ABOUT DESCARTES UNDERWRITING

Descartes was born out of the conviction that the ever-increasing complexity of risks faced by corporations, governments and vulnerable communities calls for a renewed approach in insurance. Our team brings together industry veterans from the most renowned institutions (AXA, SCOR, Swiss Re, Marsh, Aon, ...) and scientists on top of their field to bring underwriting excellence. After 5 years of existence, Descartes has secured a leading position in parametric insurance for weather and climate-related risks utilizing machine learning, real-time monitoring from satellite imagery & IoT. After a successful Series B raise of $120M USD, we launched Descartes Insurance, a 'full stack' insurer licensed to underwrite risk by the French regulator ACPR. With a growing corporate client base (400+ and counting), our diverse team is headquartered in Paris and operates out of our 18 global offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Singapore and Japan. Descartes is trusted by a panel of A-rated (re)insurers to carry out its activities.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

Descartes Underwriting is seeking a Reinsurance Program Officer to join our Reinsurance Team. You will report to the Head of Reinsurance and you will be a key contributor to the management & extension of our reinsurance programs. The applicant will be in close and effective cooperation with all business units.

Your tasks will include :

• Contribute to building Descartes Insurance’ reinsurance strategy together with underwriting, finance and risk management functions;

• Coordinate Descartes Insurance placements by collecting input from different teams to prepare placement, managing placement timeline and ensuring adherence to processes – collect signatures, document placement,... ;

• Support the reinsurance placements of Descartes Underwriting partners both with traditional reinsurers and ILS actors;

• Report back to underwriting teams and management on reinsurance activities;

• Feed into Underwriting & Operations process with support of Tech teams;

• Prepare presentation for reinsurers/brokers interactions;

• Point of contact for reinsurance related questions internally.

Your missions will evolve in the future as Descartes is growing fast and many exciting projects are waiting for you. It's a unique opportunity to take a closer look inside a fast-growing scale-up with huge ambitions !

ABOUT YOU 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduated from a Business, Actuarial or Engineering school;

• From 4 to 7 years of experience (internships and apprentice included) in P&C reinsurance, corporate clients insurance underwriting or consulting active with P&C (re-)insurance clients.

SKILLS

• General understanding of insurance concepts is valued (Accounting, Legal, Underwriting, Pricing models);

• Rigorous, team spirit, creative and meticulous mind;

• Proficiency in French & English is required (verbal and written);

• Excellent communication (written and verbal);

• Coordinate activities across teams;

• Analytical and financial skills.

MINDSET

• Strong communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships;

• Eager to learn more about the insurance industry, climate insurance and emerging risks ;

• Willingness to gradually take ownership on individual reinsurance placements;

• Results oriented, high energy, with the ability to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment;

• Excellent team player with an entrepreneurial mindset and value of diversity;

• Strong desire to learn and commitment to the organization’s mission.

WHY JOIN DESCARTES UNDERWRITING ?

• Opportunity to work and learn with teams from the most prestigious schools and research labs in the world, allowing you to progress towards technical excellence; 

• Commitment from Descartes to its staff of continued learning and development (think annual seminars, training etc.) ;

• Work in a collaborative & professional environment ;

• Be part of an international team, passionate about diversity ;

• Join a company with a true purpose – help us help our clients be more resilient towards climate risks;

• A competitive salary, bonus and benefits;

• You can benefit from punctual home office days.

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.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Step 1: HR Interview with our Talent Recruiter

• Step 2: Remote Manager interview

• Step 3: In person Technical project discussion

• Step 4: In person team interview to meet our team and discover our offices