Richard Jelf
About Richard Jelf
Richard Jelf is a Senior Underwriter at AXIS Capital, specializing in Capital Risk Solutions. He has extensive experience in trade credit and political risk underwriting, having worked in various roles across London and Singapore since 2008.
Current Role at AXIS Capital
Richard Jelf currently serves as a Senior Underwriter in Capital Risk Solutions at AXIS Capital. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in London. His responsibilities include assessing and underwriting complex risks associated with capital solutions.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Prior to his current role, Richard Jelf worked at Liberty International Underwriters as a Senior Underwriter for Global Financial Risks, focusing on Credit and Political Risks from 2013 to 2017 in Singapore. He also worked as an Underwriter for Trade Credit & Political Risk at Liberty International Underwriters from 2008 to 2013 in London.
Educational Background
Richard Jelf studied at the University of Nottingham, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from 2002 to 2005. He also pursued further education in project finance and risk management at various institutions, including Singapore Management University and the New York Institute of Finance.
Early Career Experience
Richard Jelf began his career as a Business Analyst at FreshMinds from 2007 to 2008. He also completed a one-month internship at Barbican Insurance in 2008. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in underwriting.
Professional Development and Training
Richard Jelf has engaged in various professional development courses, including Project Finance Modelling at Singapore Management University and workshops on Project Lifecycle and Financing at the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants. These courses have enhanced his expertise in financial risk assessment.