Gino Smith
About Gino Smith
Gino Smith serves as the Head of Property for EMEA and Latin America at AXIS Capital since 2019, based in Zürich, Switzerland. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having held various leadership roles at organizations such as XL Re and AXA XL.
Work at AXIS Capital
Gino Smith has held the position of Head of Property, EMEA & Latin America at AXIS Capital since 2019. His role involves overseeing property insurance operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Based in Zürich, Switzerland, Smith has contributed to the company's strategic initiatives and market expansion in these regions.
Previous Experience in the Insurance Industry
Prior to his current role, Gino Smith worked at XL Re Latin America Ltd as Chief Underwriter from 2012 to 2015 in São Paulo, Brazil. He also served as Head of Property Retro, International Re & Chief Underwriting Officer at AXA XL from 2015 to 2019, continuing his career in Zürich, Switzerland. Additionally, he held the position of Vice President at XL Resseguros Brasil S.A. from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Gino Smith earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Risk Management & Insurance from Saint John's University - Peter J. Tobin College of Business, studying from 1996 to 2000. He also completed the Officer Commissioning Course in Leadership and Infantry Military Tactics at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2003. Furthermore, he pursued advanced studies at Harvard Business School from 2009 to 2012.
Leadership Training
In addition to his formal education, Gino Smith completed the TAPC/TACC - Officer Commissioning Course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. This training focused on leadership and military tactics, equipping him with skills applicable to his roles in the insurance industry.