Raj Brar
About Raj Brar
Raj Brar is a Senior Construction Underwriter at AXIS Capital in London, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in underwriting Construction All Risks and Erection All Risks projects, with extensive experience in the insurance industry since 2005.
Work at AXIS Capital
Raj Brar has been employed at AXIS Capital since 2019, serving as a Senior Construction Underwriter. In this role, he focuses on underwriting projects related to construction risks. His responsibilities include evaluating and managing risks associated with Construction All Risks (CAR) and Erection All Risks (EAR) projects. Based in London, he has contributed to the company's underwriting strategies and risk assessment processes for five years.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Before joining AXIS Capital, Raj Brar held various underwriting positions. He worked at ProSight Specialty Insurance as a Class Underwriter - Engineering from 2010 to 2014. He also served as a Class Underwriter Engineering at Brit Insurance from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, he was an Engineering Underwriter at Catlin from 2007 to 2010. His extensive experience in these roles has equipped him with a strong understanding of the underwriting landscape.
Background in Insurance Brokerage
Raj Brar began his career in insurance brokerage at Dashwood Brewer & Phipps as a Special Risk Broker from 2005 to 2007. He also worked as an Account Executive at Willis from 2002 to 2004. These early roles provided him with foundational knowledge in risk assessment and client management, which he has built upon throughout his career in underwriting.
Education and Expertise
Raj Brar earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Banking and International Finance from City University in the United Kingdom, completing his studies from 1998 to 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in underwriting, particularly in areas such as Contractors Plant and Equipment insurance and Operational Power insurance classes.