Katie Dunsford
About Katie Dunsford
Katie Dunsford is a Senior Actuary at AXIS Capital, specializing in pricing for the Marine, Energy, and Political risk division. She has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having previously worked in various roles at Novae Management Ltd and AXIS Capital.
Current Role at AXIS Capital
Katie Dunsford currently serves as a Senior Actuary at AXIS Capital, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she specializes in pricing for the Marine, Energy, and Political risk division. Her expertise contributes to the company's strategic decision-making in these sectors.
Previous Experience at Novae
Before joining AXIS Capital, Katie Dunsford worked at Novae Management Ltd for six years. She held various roles, starting as an Assistant Internal Auditor from 2008 to 2010, then as an Underwriting Assistant from 2010 to 2012, and finally as a Reinsurance Actuarial Analyst from 2012 to 2016. Her experience at Novae focused on actuarial work across multiple classes within the reinsurance sector.
Education and Expertise
Katie Dunsford earned her Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from the University of East Anglia, where she studied from 2005 to 2008. She later pursued a Master's Degree in Actuarial Management at Cass Business School, completing her studies from 2013 to 2015. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her actuarial expertise.
Career Development in Actuarial Field
Katie Dunsford began her career in the Internal Audit department as an assistant to the Group Internal Auditor. This initial experience laid the groundwork for her transition into actuarial roles, where she has developed a specialization in pricing and risk assessment within the insurance industry.
Experience as Pricing Analyst
Katie Dunsford worked as a Pricing Analyst (MAPS) at AXIS Capital from 2016 to 2018. In this role, she focused on developing pricing strategies that align with the company's risk management objectives. Her contributions during this period helped shape the pricing framework for various insurance products.