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Our Values & Culture

To achieve this mission, Descartes’ four values shine through our teams’ daily activities and lead the way. One key enabler is Teamwork, promoting shared responsibility and collective success.

Discover our values and what drives the Descartes team!

Belong to a Team That Lives by Its Values

  • Rationality

    We make decisions on evidence, not guesswork, using science and data to deliver clear, reliable results, even in uncertainty.

  • Excellence

    We hold ourselves to the highest standards, delivering precise models, strong relationships, and results that exceed expectations.

  • Eagerness to Learn

    Curiosity fuels innovation, we seek knowledge, challenge assumptions, and learn from data and experience to adapt quickly and create solutions for evolving risks.

  • Openness

    We embrace diverse perspectives and cultures, building trust and transparency to spark dialogue and drive stronger, more innovative outcomes.

What drives Us

Openness

Rationality

Excellence

Eagerness to Learn

Life at Descartes, through their eyes

Meet Kelly

“What drives me the most is turning a worst-case scenario..."

Meet Claudia

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Meet Mesmine

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Descartes in Numbers

Offices in 10 countries
Employees worldwide
Nationalities: a vibrant, multicultural environment
In climatology, data, engineering & underwriting (30% PhDs)

Proud to be part of the Next40!

Descartes Underwriting is honored to be selected in the French Tech Next40 index, highlighting France’s most innovative and fast-growing tech champions. This recognition reflects our strong global momentum, our commitment to reshaping climate risk insurance, and the continuous drive of our team.

Career Development at Descartes

Build and Innovate, Not Just Operate

At Descartes, you don’t fit into legacy systems, you create lasting IP, build meaningful solutions, and drive real transformation.

Grow Fast by Going Deep

From day one, you’ll tackle high-stakes challenges alongside top-tier experts. With 70% learning on the job, 20% from peers, and 10% through training, you’ll grow and master skills faster.

Shape Your Own Path

No one-size-fits-all careers here, you can deepen expertise, lead people, or expand across teams and geographies. With mobility and international opportunities, your path stays dynamic and rewarding.

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Students & Graduates: Meet us on campus!

Career fairs in top engineering and business schools, guest lectures, and on-campus masterclasses… We love stepping into classrooms and university halls to connect directly with future talent.

At Descartes, we combine cutting-edge science, tech, and finance to build climate resilience. Whether you're an engineer, a data scientist, or a business profile, our internships and graduate opportunities are designed to give you real ownership from day one.

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