Alison Parkinson
About Alison Parkinson
Alison Parkinson is a Test & Training Manager currently employed at Convex Insurance in London. She has extensive experience in testing and training across various companies, including AXA XL, Logica, Aon, and XL Catlin.
Current Role at Convex Insurance
Alison Parkinson serves as the Test & Training Manager at Convex Insurance, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing testing processes and training initiatives within the organization. Her work contributes to ensuring the quality and reliability of the company's insurance products and services. Based in London, England, she has been instrumental in enhancing the operational efficiency of the testing framework at Convex.
Previous Experience at AXA XL
Prior to her current role, Alison worked at AXA XL as a Test Leader for Underwriting Systems from 2018 to 2020. During her two-year tenure in London, United Kingdom, she focused on leading testing efforts for underwriting systems, ensuring that they met the necessary standards for functionality and performance. Her experience at AXA XL provided her with valuable insights into the insurance sector.
Career at Logica
Alison Parkinson worked at Logica as a Systems and UAT Test Manager from 2006 to 2009. Over the course of three years, she managed user acceptance testing and system testing across various client locations in the South East. This role allowed her to develop her skills in managing testing processes and collaborating with clients to meet their specific needs.
Experience at Aon
From 2000 to 2005, Alison held the position of UK Test Manager at Aon in London, United Kingdom. During her five years there, she was responsible for overseeing testing activities within the organization. This role helped her build a strong foundation in test management and quality assurance within the insurance industry.
Tenure at XL Catlin
Alison Parkinson's experience at XL Catlin spans from 2009 to 2020. She served as UAT Manager and Test Leader for Insurance for both the UK and US markets for five years, following a six-year period as UAT Manager. Her extensive experience at XL Catlin involved managing user acceptance testing and ensuring that insurance products met the required standards before release.