We are pleased to announce that Descartes and Generali Global Corporate & Commercial renew their long-term strategic partnership to reinforce their global leadership in parametric insurance.
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Descartes has partnered with @NextpowerInc to launch the solar industry’s first integrated parametric insurance solution for extreme straight-line wind events, which pose an increasing threat to global solar assets.
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Descartes is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean Hermelin as its new Chief Strategy Officer.
The creation of the new role comes amid sustained growth and continuous innovation, which eclipsed $250 million in premiums in 2025 and targets $500 million within three years.
A single event can significantly disrupt data center construction or operations. Parametric insurance complements traditional programs by delivering fast, pre-agreed liquidity.
Learn more about our parametric products for data centers:
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Descartes launches a parametric product suite designed for today’s risks that pose an increasing threat to data center construction and operations— providing clearer risk visibility, better predictability, and rapid liquidity.
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To our valued brokers, clients, risk carriers, and dedicated Descartes teams—thank you. We deeply appreciate your collaboration and trust.
We look forward to an even more impactful 2026 and you a joyful holiday season and a successful New Year.
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At Descartes, our mission is clear: Building Resilience in a World at Risk.
We partner with brokers across the globe to help their clients face natural catastrophes and emerging risks by offering faster, more transparent, and more affordable solutions in an ever-changing world.
Descartes est très fier d’avoir remporté le Grand Prix Les Trophées des Futures Licornes 2025, qui cible les entreprises françaises à fort potentiel de croissance et susceptibles de franchir le cap du milliard d’euros de valorisation dans les cinq prochaines années.
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Descartes has appointed Sébastien Bardy, a 20+ year insurance-market veteran, as Chief Financial Officer.
This addition is a key milestone for the company and represents our trajectory towards ambitious growth.
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We are proud to share that Ben Qin has been promoted to Head of Asia Pacific and WeeBeng Seow will be the acting Head of Southeast Asia.
We believe these appointments will further enhance Descartes’ ability to deliver tailored risk solutions.
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We’re proud to announce the launch of our new parametric flood insurance in the US.
Flood depth is measured in real-time thanks to precise on-site sensors, and economic losses resulting from fluvial, pluvial and coastal flooding are covered.
Learn more:
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We’re proud to announce a strategic investment from Battery Ventures & that Marcus Ryu, Partner at Battery Ventures and former CEO & co-founder of Guidewire Software, will join Descartes as a board observer.
Read the full article from Reinsurance News:
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We're honored to announce that Descartes has been selected to join the #Next40 Class of 2025, presented by @LaFrenchTech!
Thanks to the French Tech Mission for their support, our brokers, corporate clients, and risks carriers for their trust, and our team for their dedication.
We are pleased to welcome two new senior Operations & Claims leaders, Sophie Bassoulet and Kelly Collet-Jones, at Descartes. Their expertise will further enhance Descartes’ efficiency and quality during a period of rapid growth.
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Wildfires can ignite and spread rapidly due to natural factors like seasonality and wind. Being prepared is essential, and parametric insurance offers a reliable way to stay protected.
Read our latest scientific paper on wildfire risk here:
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Unpredictable and financially devastating.
Discover how parametric insurance can support companies in building resilience against #earthquakerisk in our 8th edition of Understanding Global Natural Perils.
Read the full scientific paper here:
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We’re proud to share that @DescartesUWing is shortlisted for the ‘Best Captive or ART Solution’ award at the #AxcoAwards 2025.
At the @Axcoinfo Summit, Blanca and Matthew will be discussing how parametric insurance can help companies maintain resilience.
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@DescartesUWing is expanding its unique ‘Cyber Shutdown Cover’ insurance policy to enterprises in Spain, alongside an optional third-party Cyber Liability coverage.
Find out more in our press release:
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At @DescartesUWing, we’re thrilled to share that 2024 has been a year of innovation and expansion, with over $200M in GWP.
Be sure to check out our “2024 Highlights” video to learn more about how our efforts and achievements have made a significant #impact throughout the year















