Xander Smith
About Xander Smith
Xander Smith is an Account Executive Marine & Energy at Gallagher Re in London, with over a decade of experience in marine and energy reinsurance and underwriting.
Current Role at Gallagher Re
Xander Smith is currently an Account Executive Marine & Energy at Gallagher Re in the London, England Metropolitan Area. In this role, he is responsible for managing reinsurance accounts across diverse global territories including the UK, South Africa, Scandinavia, MENA, and Australia/New Zealand. His expertise in marine and offshore energy exposures adds significant value to the team.
Experience at Gen Re
From 2014 to 2021, Xander Smith worked at Gen Re as a Senior Marine Treaty and Facultative Underwriter and Account Executive. During his 7 years at Gen Re, he contributed to writing Treaty, Program, and Facultative excess of loss reinsurance worldwide. His experience in managing diverse portfolios focusing on marine and offshore energy exposures was pivotal to his role.
Previous Roles in Australia
Xander Smith's early career includes substantive roles in Sydney. He worked as a Senior Marine Underwriter at ACE Group from 2012 to 2014 and as a Marine Liability/Cargo Underwriter at AIG Australia from 2011 to 2012. These positions equipped him with extensive experience in underwriting marine liability and cargo insurance.
Earlier Career at AIG UK Ltd
Prior to his roles in Australia, Xander Smith worked at AIG UK Ltd in London from 2008 to 2011 as a Marine Liability Underwriter. His work primarily focused on blue and brown water hull, yacht, cargo, and marine liability exposures, laying the groundwork for his future roles in the reinsurance industry.
Educational Background
Xander Smith obtained his Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Geography from University College London, U. of London, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. His academic background provided a solid foundation for his subsequent career in the marine and energy sectors of the reinsurance industry.