Descartes Underwriting

Descartes Underwriting is proud to share that Ben Qin has been promoted to Head of Asia Pacific. With 18 years of experience in the insurance sector, and most recently serving as Head of North Asia and Australia, this promotion will enhance Descartes’ ability to unlock cross-market synergies and deliver tailored risk solutions. In support of this, WeeBeng Seow will be the acting Head of Southeast Asia. WeeBeng joined the Singapore office nearly four years ago as Business Development Director and has leveraged his network and broker experience to further expand Descartes’ value proposition. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/dFehcZxu #DescartesUnderwriting #ParametricInsurance

[Webinar] Warum parametrische Versicherungen das Renewal-Gespräch für Makler verändern (English version below) Spätestens mit dem Start in die zweite Jahreshälfte beginnt für viele Makler die Vorbereitung auf bevorstehende Renewals – und damit die bekannten Herausforderungen: Adäquate Prämien und Kapazitäten finden, Kundenerwartungen managen und ggf. komplexe Schadenhistorien durchdringen. Die Parametrische Versicherung unterstützt in vielen Fällen das Renewal auf ganz besondere Art und Weise. Durch transparente, datenbasierte Trigger und automatische Auszahlungen bringt sie Klarheit und Verlässlichkeit in die wirtschaftliche Planung des Kunden. Gerade im jetzigen ökonomischen Umfeld ein echter Mehrwert! Bei Descartes sehen wir Renewals als Chance, Vertrauen zu stärken, Risiken gezielt abzustimmen und helfen den Erneuerungsprozess schneller, einfacher und strategischer zu machen. Denn Parametrische Lösungen ermöglichen es Ihnen, Unsicherheit in Planbarkeit zu verwandeln. 🎙️ Melden Sie sich zu unserem bevorstehenden Webinar (auf Deutsch) an: Eine kurze, aber informative Session darüber, wie Descartes den Renewal-Prozess mit parametrischen Lösungen gestaltet – speziell für unsere deutschsprachigen Maklerpartner. 🗓️ Datum: Donenrstag, 31. Juli ⏰ Uhrzeit: 9:00 – 9:30 Uhr (CEST) 🔗 Jetzt registrieren: https://lnkd.in/eX6QYa3G ---------- [Webinar] Why parametric insurance is changing renewal discussions for brokers By the start of the second half of the year at the latest, many brokers begin preparing for upcoming renewals—and with that come the familiar challenges: finding adequate premiums and capacities, managing customer expectations, and, if necessary, sifting through complex claims histories. In many cases, parametric insurance supports renewals in a very special way. Through transparent, data-based triggers and automatic payouts, it brings clarity and reliability to the customer's financial planning. This is a real added value, especially in the current economic environment! At Descartes, we see renewals as an opportunity to strengthen trust, tailor risks, and help make the renewal process faster, easier, and more strategic. Parametric solutions enable you to turn uncertainty into predictability. 🎙️ Register for our upcoming webinar (in German): A short but informative session on how Descartes designs the renewal process with parametric solutions – especially for our German-speaking broker partners. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, July 31 ⏰ Time: 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. (CEST) 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eX6QYa3G Mario Tucholke

We are honored to share that Descartes Underwriting has been shortlisted for the Risk Modeling Firm of the Year and MGA/MGU of the Year awards in part of the Insurance Insider US Honors 2025! We are grateful to be recognized for our expertise and to our team and partners for their dedication and trust. #DescartesUnderwriting #InsuranceInsider #ParametricInsurance

In a softening market, it’s important to address the key differences between traditional and parametric insurance. In the latest episode of Building Tomorrow’s Insurer, Lynn Raymond Roehrig joins host and Kanopi CEO Nigel Fellowes-Freeman to explore how data and technology are reshaping parametric insurance. Thanks to technological advancements and publicly available data, parametric solutions are redefining how protection is delivered. Parametric insurance can: - Address claims significantly faster than traditional insurance - Operate without the need for on-site assessments - Provide transparency with pre-agreed terms and parameters Hear Lynn’s insights on the future of parametrics and climate resilience in the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eHk2xsSg #DescartesUnderwriting #ParametricInsurance #TechInnovation #ClimateRisk

Floods are among the costliest natural disasters for U.S. public entities, causing service disruptions, infrastructure damage, and tourism losses. With traditional insurance often falling short, alternative risk solutions are essential. With Descartes’ Flood-at-Location product—an on-site, sensor-based parametric solution—public entities can quickly cover property costs and non-damage business interruption losses thanks to swift indemnification and transparent payout triggers. Discover in the case study below how a public entity in Florida could remain resilient after a storm surge event: https://lnkd.in/eFBUvdVr #DescartesUnderwriting #ParametricInsurance #FloodRisk

We’re proud to celebrate six years of transformative collaboration with our strategic partner Generali Global Corporate & Commercial. Learn from Michele Pignoli, GC&C Head of ART & Parametrics, and Sebastien Piguet, Chief Insurance Officer and Co-founder of Descartes Underwriting, about how our joint efforts are redefining parametric insurance—from award-winning innovations to scalable, data-driven solutions that empower resilience in an increasingly volatile world. https://lnkd.in/eSikuB-b #DescartesUnderwriting #ParametricInsurance #BuildingResilience

🎉 Celebrating six years of strong collaboration with our strategic partner Descartes Underwriting. Since 2019, we’ve delivered smarter, faster, and more resilient parametric insurance solutions to companies around the world – together. Curious about how far we’ve come and where we’re headed next? 📖 Dive into the conversation with Michele Pignoli, GC&C Head of ART & Parametrics, and Sebastien Piguet, Chief Insurance Officer and Co-founder of Descartes Underwriting. #ParametricInsurance #Innovation #Partnership #LifetimeBusinessPartner

Projektverzögerungen können Millionen kosten – und das nicht nur durch verlorene Zeit. In Branchen wie Bauwesen, Energie, Logistik und Infrastruktur können Terminüberschreitungen vertragliche Strafzahlungen auslösen – teils täglich, oft ohne Obergrenze. Dabei handelt es sich nicht um klassische Betriebsunterbrechungen, sondern um Penalty Business Interruptions – und diese sind schwer versicherbar. Traditionelle Versicherungen schließen vertraglich vereinbarte Strafzahlungen oder pauschalierte Schadensersatzansprüche meist aus – und lassen Unternehmen mit einer gefährlichen Deckungslücke zurück. Wie können Unternehmen dieses Risiko dennoch absichern? Die Antwort: Parametrische Versicherung. Sie ermöglicht schnelle Auszahlungen auf Basis vordefinierter Trigger – ohne langwierige Schadenregulierung. Sie kann so gestaltet werden, dass sie Penalty BI-Risiken durch Naturkatastrophen und Cyberereignisse abdeckt – und damit eine rasche finanzielle Erholung in kritischen Situationen sicherstellt. Nehmen Sie an unserem kommenden Webinar (auf Deutsch) teil und erfahren Sie: - Was unter Penalty Business Interruption zu verstehen ist – und warum das Thema an Relevanz gewinnt - Reale Beispiele von Unternehmen, die mit hohen Strafzahlungen durch Projektverzögerungen konfrontiert waren - Wie parametrische Versicherung aufgebaut werden kann, um gegen diese Risiken – einschließlich Naturkatastrophen und Cyber – zu schützen - Worauf Makler:innen und Risikomanager:innen in Unternehmen achten sollten https://lnkd.in/edreCvdJ #DescartesUnderwriting #ParametricInsurance Mario Tucholke

Following approval from the Financial Services Agency of Japan, we’re thrilled to launch a new parametric earthquake cover in Japan with HDI Global SE and to create a great step-change in earthquake protection for the Japanese insurance ecosystem, with our strategic partner Generali Global Corporate & Commercial acting as a key reinsurer. Our unprecedented product fills the earthquake coverage gap experienced by corporations in Japan and provides insurance against all losses caused by earthquake, including property damage, direct and contingent business interruption, tangible and intangible losses, and any other potential costs. This new parametric earthquake coverage will be distributed through an expansive network of experienced insurance brokers and agencies across Japan. Descartes’ Head of Japan, Ike SHIMADA, will act as the local representative for this initiative. Read more about it in this article from Insurance Journal: https://lnkd.in/eyuKdD7Z #DescartesUnderwriting #EarthquakeRisk #ParametricInsurance

Descartes Insurance expands its offer to corporate clients and public institutions to include credit and political risk insurance (CPRI). According to Descartes Insurance CEO Kevin Dedieu: “This product combines our underwriters’ proven expertise with Descartes’ own data, and with new, technology-centered approaches to risk management. Given the growing impact of political and credit risks in our changing world, it provides timely support for brokers and their corporate clients.” To drive its expansion into this new line of business, Descartes has brought on Hélène Martin, previously Head of Single Risk, Credit & Political Risk, France, at Coface, who will strengthen CPRI team led by Benjamin Lambert, who has served as Descartes’ Senior CPRI Underwriting Manager since September 2024. Read more: https://lnkd.in/evGXsNRX #DescartesInsurance #CPRI #TradeCredit #PoliticalRisk