Descartes Underwriting, an insurtech company specialising in corporate insurance solutions to address climate and emerging risks, has appointed Louis Bollaert as Chief Revenue Officer.
Within this role, Bollaert will oversee expanding Descartes’ corporate offering to climate-exposed markets globally.
At the same time, as Descartes reaches advanced stages of new product development, Bollaert will also manage the roll-out of expanded product lines and customer segments.
Overall, Bollaert brings over 20 years of brokerage, risk management and insurance industry experience towards the role.
Most recently, he served as the Head of Trade Credit, Political risk, Surety and M&A Solutions at Aon in France. Prior to Aon, he worked at Euler Hermes France as Distribution and Partnerships Director.
“Climate change and emerging exposures are deeply changing the risk landscape. From Melbourne to Miami, the physical and financial implications of intensifying natural perils are on the rise, underscoring the need for a revolutionary shift in how we, as an industry, understand risk and provide insurance solutions” stated Bollaert.
He continued: “I am delighted to be joining the great team of Descartes Underwriting. First, because I fully share its ambition to become a major global player in corporate resilience to climate change. Secondly, due to the approach & resources devoted to serving this ambition. The intelligent “exploitation” of data will be the only way to mobilize market capital in the face of increasingly complex risk. And above all, given the talent comprising the team, which is so versatile and brilliant, and whose youth and fierce desire to serve the cause of climate transition reassure me about our future.
“I look forward to continuing in close collaboration with Descartes’ global network of brokers to jointly provide their clients with bespoke solutions that build resilience and a smooth transition, through an expanded product line against climate risks.”
Furthermore, Violaine Raybaud, previously Head of Business Development, has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer, as a decisive step in Descartes journey towards leading the industry as the next gen corporate insurer against climate and emerging risks.
Raybaud commented: “We are proud of the strong foundations we’ve built and the fast growth delivered by our outstanding global team. Welcoming Louis marks a major milestone in our continued momentum towards building future successes with our broker partners. As COO, I look forward to steering the team to further infuse technology and Descartes’ client-first approach within our finance and operations divisions.”
