Jonah Papesh
About Jonah Papesh
Jonah Papesh serves as the Cyber & Technology Regional Underwriting Manager for the West Coast at AXIS Capital, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in underwriting, having worked for various companies in the insurance sector, including Zurich North America and Hiscox.
Work at AXIS Capital
Jonah Papesh has been employed at AXIS Capital since 2020, serving as the Cyber & Technology Regional Underwriting Manager for the West Coast. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing underwriting activities related to cyber and technology risks in the San Francisco Bay Area. His experience in this position contributes to the company's efforts in managing and mitigating risks associated with emerging technologies.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Before joining AXIS Capital, Jonah Papesh held various underwriting positions. He worked at Zurich North America as a Specialty E&O/Security & Privacy Underwriter from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a Management Liability Underwriter at Hiscox from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he served as a Cyber and Technology Senior Underwriter at AXA XL from 2017 to 2020. These roles provided him with extensive knowledge in underwriting practices and risk assessment.
Education and Expertise
Jonah Papesh earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from San Francisco State University, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in financial principles, which he applies in his underwriting responsibilities.
Career Background
Jonah Papesh's career began with various roles that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Financial Services Professional at MassMutual Financial Group from 2011 to 2012 and briefly as a Business Development Analyst at Ecoplexus, Inc. in 2012. Additionally, he gained early work experience as a Groundskeeper for the San Francisco Giants from 2007 to 2010. These diverse roles have shaped his career trajectory in the insurance and underwriting sectors.