Abigail Soares
About Abigail Soares
Abigail Soares serves as Vice President at AXIS Capital, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having progressed through various roles at AXIS Capital since 2013.
Work at AXIS Capital
Abigail Soares has been with AXIS Capital since 2013, holding various roles over the years. She started as an Underwriter and progressed to Senior Underwriter, Assistant Vice President, and currently serves as Vice President since 2021. Her tenure at AXIS Capital spans a total of eight years, with significant experience in underwriting and management within the Bermuda office.
Education and Expertise
Abigail Soares earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Management from the University of Bristol, completing her studies from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Queen's University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in management and communication within the insurance industry.
Background
Abigail Soares began her career with multiple internships in 2007, including positions at HSBC, Deloitte, and ACE Group. She also interned at Aon in 2008 and Aon Benfield in 2009. These early experiences provided her with foundational knowledge in finance and underwriting, which she later applied in her roles at AXIS Capital.
Career Progression
Abigail Soares has experienced a steady career progression at AXIS Capital. She started as an Underwriter from 2013 to 2017, then served as an Underwriting Assistant from 2011 to 2013. Following this, she advanced to Senior Underwriter from 2017 to 2019, and then to Assistant Vice President from 2019 to 2021, before her current role as Vice President.