About the role
ABOUT DESCARTES UNDERWRITING Join Descartes and contribute to our mission: Building Resilience in a World at Risk. Descartes is a corporate insurance group for worldwide companies and institutions. Descartes was born from a conviction that the growing complexity of corporate and climate risks demands a new approach to insurance. At the forefront of AI and Data analysis, Descartes utilises cutting-edge technology combined with a new generation of data sources, to model, assess and manage risks. Since 2019, Descartes has secured a leading position in parametric (re)insurance combining scientific & technological expertise with a new approach. Parametric insurance , also known as index-based insurance, indemnifies clients within days based on pre-defined payout structures when a specific triggering event occurs, the payout process is both fast and transparent. The company has been financed with over $141M by investors including Highland Europe, BlackFin, Serena, Cathay, Eurazeo and Battery Ventures. Our highly diverse and specialized team of 250+ people includes the largest modelling team in the industry featuring tech and modeling innovators, scientists in physics and climatology, as well as insurance veterans and underwriters. With a global footprint and strong US presence, Descartes serves a diverse portfolio of clients in more than 60 countries, with 20+ offices spread across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin and North America. Find out more on https://descartesunderwriting.com/careers . ABOUT YOUR ROLE Descartes Insurance is undergoing a rapid growth phase: to ensure its successful execution, scalability, and long-term sustainability, your role as Strategic projects lead will be pivotal. Your mission will articulate around those strategic drivers: Contribute to Descartes Insurance “industrial and specialty risks” growth initiatives, such as projects related to international expansion, the launch of new products or distribution partnerships. Drive cross-team collaboration, aligning closely with other Descartes key teams, such as Reinsurance and our commercial teams in Europe . Support the roll out of AI and new technologies to improve operational efficiency from pipeline management to deals binding, dashboards and reportings. Contribute to setting clear underwriting rules and a robust control framework including underwriting guidelines, processes and controls, data quality standards, etc. Lead Descartes Insurance “industrial and specialty risks” underwriting team coordination effort: meeting or seminar preparation, escalation of challenges and difficulties encountered by
