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
The very fast growth of our Property and Cyber lines across Europe, at the core of our company’s strategy, leads Descartes to structure the team under the leadership of an Underwriting Manager .
The Property & Cyber Underwriting Manager requires strong industry expertise and business acumen. The role involves collaborating closely with internal teams (R&D, Tech, Operations, Legal, Commercial) and external partners, particularly European corporate brokers.
Descartes redefines traditional insurance through data and technology. Guided by Underwriting leadership, our Tech teams collaborate to build innovative models and robust tools, empowering underwriters to scale operations and drive profitable growth efficiently.
As a Property & Cyber Underwriting Manager, your key missions will include:
Portfolio underwriting and growth
Underwriting excellence and Tech Innovation
Team management
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WHY JOIN DESCARTES UNDERWRITING?
At Descartes Underwriting, we cherish the value of diversity whatever it may be. We are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination and for equal opportunities. We foster an inclusive work environment that respects all differences.
With equal skills, all our positions are open to people with disabilities.
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