Daniel Nilsen
About Daniel Nilsen
Daniel Nilsen is an Underwriting Manager at AXIS Capital, with a background in Mechanical Engineering and Economics. He has held various underwriting positions at Argo Group International Holdings and Canopius Group over several years.
Work at AXIS Capital
Daniel Nilsen has been serving as the Underwriting Manager at AXIS Capital since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing underwriting processes and managing risk assessment strategies. His position is based in New York, New York, where he has contributed to the company's underwriting operations for three years.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Prior to his current role, Daniel Nilsen worked at Canopius Group as the Director of Underwriting from 2018 to 2021. He also held various positions at Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., including Senior Underwriter from 2016 to 2018, Underwriter II from 2015 to 2016, and Underwriter from 2014 to 2015. His experience spans several years in the underwriting field, providing him with a solid foundation in risk management.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Nilsen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics: Business from the City University of New York. He furthered his education at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he achieved a degree in Mechanical Engineering. His educational background supports his expertise in underwriting and risk assessment.
Career Timeline
Daniel Nilsen's career in underwriting began in 2014 when he joined Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. as an Underwriter. He progressed to Underwriter II and then Senior Underwriter before moving to Canopius Group as Director of Underwriting in 2018. In 2021, he transitioned to AXIS Capital, where he currently serves as Underwriting Manager.