Mark Harwood
About Mark Harwood
Mark Harwood is the Lead Underwriter at AXIS Capital, specializing in Capital Risk Solutions. He has extensive experience in credit and political risk underwriting, having previously held positions at Catlin and XL Catlin.
Work at AXIS Capital
Mark Harwood has been serving as the Lead Underwriter for Capital Risk Solutions at AXIS Capital since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for underwriting complex risk solutions, focusing on capital and credit risk management. His position is based in London, United Kingdom, where he leverages his extensive experience in the insurance and underwriting sectors to contribute to the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Catlin
Prior to joining AXIS Capital, Mark Harwood worked at Catlin from 2009 to 2015. During his six years there, he held the position of Manager and Senior Credit and Political Risk Underwriter. His responsibilities included assessing and managing risks associated with political and credit factors, which provided him with a solid foundation in risk assessment and underwriting practices.
Role at XL Catlin
Mark Harwood was employed at XL Catlin for one year, from 2015 to 2016, as the Head of Bermuda Political Risk and Credit. In this capacity, he oversaw the political risk and credit underwriting operations in Bermuda, further enhancing his expertise in the field and contributing to the company's risk management strategies.
Education and Expertise
Mark Harwood studied at Oxford Brookes University, where he earned a BA Hons in Publishing, Accounting, and Finance from 1993 to 1996. This educational background has equipped him with a diverse skill set, combining financial acumen with an understanding of publishing and communication, which is beneficial in the insurance and underwriting industry.