John Lacey
About John Lacey
John Lacey serves as the Head of IT Center of Excellence - Risk, Pricing and Modelling at AXIS Capital, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in the (re)insurance sector, having held various roles at Hood Group Ltd., Konetic, and MS Amlin.
Current Role at AXIS Capital
John Lacey serves as the Head of IT Center of Excellence - Risk, Pricing and Modelling at AXIS Capital. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's operations in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for delivering strategic roadmaps and solutions within the (re)insurance risk management domain. His focus areas include catastrophe modelling, exposure management, pricing, and portfolio accumulation and optimization.
Previous Experience at Hood Group Ltd.
John Lacey has extensive experience at Hood Group Ltd., where he held multiple roles from 2004 to 2012. He started as a 3rd Line Support Analyst from 2004 to 2006, then transitioned to Project Manager from 2006 to 2007. He continued as Lead Developer from 2007 to 2009, and later served as Development & Testing Manager from 2009 to 2012. His tenure at Hood Group Ltd. provided him with a solid foundation in IT support and development.
Experience at Konetic and MS Amlin
After his time at Hood Group Ltd., John Lacey worked at Konetic as Head of Technology from 2012 to 2015. He then joined MS Amlin, where he served as Modelling & Pricing Application Tower Manager from 2015 to 2019. These roles further developed his expertise in technology management and application development within the insurance sector.
Education and Expertise
John Lacey studied at Southend High School for Boys (Grammar) from 1989 to 1997. He furthered his education at the University of Westminster, where he achieved a degree in Artificial Intelligence. His educational background supports his comprehensive understanding of modern development methodologies, particularly in agile techniques.
Industry Engagement
John Lacey actively engages with the industry by attending events to stay informed about the latest trends and methodologies in technology and risk management. His commitment to continuous learning and professional development reflects his dedication to maintaining a competitive edge in his field.