Thomas Kashickey
About Thomas Kashickey
Thomas Kashickey serves as the Senior Vice President and Lead Underwriter for Environmental at AXIS Capital, a position he has held since 2022. He holds a J.D. from New York Law School and has extensive experience in the insurance and legal sectors.
Work at AXIS Capital
Thomas Kashickey serves as the Senior Vice President and Lead Underwriter for Environmental at AXIS Capital. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's underwriting strategies and risk assessment in the environmental sector. His role involves overseeing underwriting operations and ensuring compliance with industry standards while managing a portfolio of environmental risks. The position is based in San Francisco, California, and allows for remote work.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Before joining AXIS Capital, Thomas Kashickey worked at Heffernan Insurance Brokers as the Managing Director and Private Equity and M&A Practice Leader from 2021 to 2022. His career also includes a significant tenure at AIG, where he served as Vice President and Managing Director from 2005 to 2016. Additionally, he worked at Ironshore Insurance as Vice President for the West Region from 2016 to 2021. These roles contributed to his expertise in underwriting and risk management.
Legal Background and Education
Thomas Kashickey holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from New York Law School, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. Prior to his legal studies, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Political Economy from Boston College, completing his degree from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his current role in underwriting, particularly in understanding regulatory and legal frameworks.
Career in Law
Thomas Kashickey began his professional career as an attorney at a private law firm from 2000 to 2005. This experience in the legal field equipped him with critical skills in negotiation, compliance, and risk assessment, which are essential in his subsequent roles in the insurance industry.