Steve Arora
About Steve Arora
Steve Arora serves as the CEO of AXIS Re at AXIS Capital since 2018, bringing over two decades of experience in the reinsurance industry. He has held significant roles in various global financial hubs and has a strong educational background in economics and leadership.
Work at Axis Capital
Steve Arora has served as the CEO of AXIS Re at AXIS Capital since 2018. In this role, he oversees the reinsurance operations of the company, which is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland. His leadership has been pivotal in navigating the complexities of the reinsurance market, ensuring that AXIS Re remains competitive and responsive to global market demands.
Education and Expertise
Steve Arora has an extensive educational background, including a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Muhlenberg College. He furthered his studies with Executive Education programs at prestigious institutions such as Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Harvard Kennedy School, and Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. His focus on sustainability and leadership has equipped him with the skills necessary to address contemporary challenges in the reinsurance sector.
Background
Steve Arora has over two decades of experience in the reinsurance industry, with a career that spans multiple global financial hubs, including New York, Tokyo, London, Zurich, and Munich. Prior to his current role, he held significant positions at Swiss Re, where he was the Division Head of Global Casualty and a member of the Reinsurance Executive Committee. He also worked at GE Capital in underwriting and product management.
Achievements
During his tenure at the World Economic Forum, Steve Arora was recognized as a Young Global Leader from 2015 to 2020. His involvement in this initiative highlights his commitment to leadership and public policy in the 21st century. Additionally, his contributions to the Reinsurance Executive Committee at Swiss Re demonstrate his influence in strategic decision-making within the reinsurance sector.