ANDREA SMITH
Business finance manager ABI, commercial lines
AXA INSURANCE
Age: 30
First exposed to the industry while working at Barclays Partner Finance, Andrea Smith was keen to learn more about insurance and eventually entered the industry when she joined Tesco Bank. Looking for a new challenge, Smith joined AXA where her current role allows her to support the business through financial negotiations when securing deals with E-partners and corporate partnerships. Heavily involved in the project to set the 2020 strategic plan for AXA Business Insurance, Smith is also involved in innovative initiatives such as providing financial insight for AXA’s app development. As a result of her efforts, Smith was nominated for AXA’s Finance and Risk Awards Rising Star recognition and was a finalist, along with her team, for the Finance Team of the Year award. Utilising her strong leadership skills and passion for developing individuals, Smith is involved with various charity events from AXA’s Glasgow branch office.