Megan Barber
About Megan Barber
Megan Barber is an experienced underwriter specializing in marine trades, currently based in London, United Kingdom. She has held various underwriting positions since 2011, including her current role as Underwriter - Marine Trades since 2019.
Work at Axis Capital
Megan Barber currently holds the position of Underwriter in Marine Trades at Axis Capital, a role she has occupied since 2019. In this capacity, she is responsible for evaluating risks and underwriting policies related to marine trades. Prior to this, she served as an Assistant Underwriter at Axis Capital for six years, starting in 2018. Her extensive experience in the underwriting field has contributed to her proficiency in managing marine insurance products.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Before joining Axis Capital, Megan Barber worked at Travelers as an Underwriting Support Assistant from 2011 to 2015. During her four years at Travelers, she gained foundational knowledge and skills in underwriting processes. Following this role, she transitioned to an Underwriting Support position in London for a duration of nine months in 2015, further enhancing her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Megan Barber studied at The Billericay School, where she developed a strong educational foundation. Her academic background has supported her career in underwriting, particularly in the marine trades sector. Over the years, she has accumulated significant experience and expertise in risk assessment and policy development, which are critical components of her current role.
Career Timeline
Megan Barber's career in underwriting began in 2011 at Travelers, where she worked for four years. She then took on a role as an Underwriting Support Assistant in 2015 for nine months before joining Axis Capital. At Axis, she has progressed through various positions, starting as an Underwriting Assistant in Marine in 2015, moving to Assistant Underwriter in 2018, and finally becoming an Underwriter in Marine Trades in 2019.