Katie Studt
About Katie Studt
Katie Studt serves as the Digital and MGA Program Leader for Global Cyber & Technology at AXIS Capital, where she focuses on the Small Digital Underwriting platform and oversees the Managing General Agency business. She has a strong background in portfolio and product development for specialty liability insurance and advocates for inclusive work environments.
Work at AXIS Capital
Katie Studt serves as the Digital and MGA Program Leader for the Global Cyber & Technology business unit at AXIS Capital. In this role, she leads the implementation and growth of the Small Digital Underwriting platform. Her responsibilities include overseeing the Managing General Agency business written in the US, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives. She has been with AXIS Capital since 2021 and operates out of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
Education and Expertise
Katie Studt holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Kansas School of Law, where she focused on Media Law, International Trade, and Finance from 2004 to 2007. Prior to her law degree, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English with a concentration in Creative Writing from the University of Kansas, studying from 2001 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in portfolio and product development and management for professional and commercial specialty liability insurance lines.
Background
Katie Studt has a professional background that combines legal education with extensive experience in the insurance industry. Her work emphasizes the importance of inclusive and agile work environments, reflecting her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. She actively supports philanthropic corporate citizenship efforts, demonstrating her dedication to social responsibility within her professional role.
Leadership in Digital Underwriting
In her current position, Katie Studt leads the growth of the Small Digital Underwriting platform, which is a critical component of AXIS Capital's Global Cyber & Technology business unit. This role involves strategic planning and execution to enhance digital capabilities in underwriting processes, aligning with industry trends and client needs.