About Descartes Underwriting
Descartes Underwriting is a Paris-based insurtech company operating as both a Managing General Agency (MGA) and a licensed full-stack insurer, offering parametric insurance products that protect large corporations and governments against climate, natural catastrophe, cyber, and emerging risks. The company uses AI, machine learning, satellite imagery, and IoT data to model complex risks and deliver automatic, predefined payouts without on-site loss adjustment. It serves 400+ corporate clients across 60+ countries through 19 global offices.
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$141M
Last stage
Series C
Investors
Founders
Tanguy Touffut
Previously CEO and Founder of AXA Global Parametrics and Head of Parametric Insurance and Agriculture at AXA Corporate Solutions. Co-founded Descartes Underwriting in 2018/2019.
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Sébastien Piguet
Previously held roles in data science, underwriting and business development at AXA Corporate Solutions and AXA Global Parametrics. Co-founded Descartes Underwriting.
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Kevin Dedieu
Previously Underwriter and Product Manager at AXA Global Parametrics, specializing in energy, weather, and natural catastrophes. Co-founded Descartes Underwriting.
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