Valeska Von Bonin
About Valeska Von Bonin
Valeska Von Bonin is an experienced Underwriter Fine Art and Private Clients at AXA XL in Germany, specializing in high net worth individuals. She holds a Master of Arts from the Courtauld Institute of Art and has extensive experience in the art market, including roles at Sotheby's and Karl & Faber Kunstauktionen GmbH.
Work at AXA XL
Valeska Von Bonin has been employed at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2019. She holds the position of Underwriter Fine Art / Private Clients (U/HNWI) in Germany. In this role, she applies her expertise in underwriting to cater to high-net-worth individuals and fine art clients, focusing on providing tailored insurance solutions.
Education and Expertise
Valeska Von Bonin earned her Master of Arts (M.A.) in Art History, Cultural Studies, and Critical Theory from the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, from 1998 to 2000. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Art History and Art Business from The University of Manchester, completed from 1995 to 1997. Her educational background supports her professional expertise in the art market and insurance sectors.
Background
Valeska Von Bonin has a diverse professional background in the art and insurance industries. Before her current role at AXA XL, she worked at Karl & Faber Kunstauktionen GmbH as a Representative U.S.A. and Modern & Contemporary Art Specialist for 12 years. She also served as Gallery Manager at Galerie Hanna Bekker vom Rath for one year and held a position as a Research Assistant at Sotheby's for one year.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Valeska Von Bonin has demonstrated a strong interest in the digitalization of products, services, and processes within the insurance and art market industries. She has a passion for (re-)building companies and (re-)inventing brands in the art business sector, showcasing her commitment to innovation and development in her field.