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Descartes Underwriting

descartesunderwriting.com · 264 people

Open roles
4
Remote
0
Headcount
264
Offices
6

About Descartes Underwriting

Founded in 2019 to address the insurability of risks worsened by climate change, Descartes’ mission is to help companies and communities build resilience in a world at risk. Descartes is a global corporate insurance specialist working exclusively with brokers to protect their corporate and public sector clients against climate, cyber and other emerging risks. At the forefront of AI and data analysis, Descartes utilizes cutting-edge technology combined with data from world-class research institutions to model, assess and manage risks. Descartes boasts the largest team of scientists in the global insurance industry, comprising over 150 experts in meteorology, climatology, physics, data science, software engineering, DevOps, modeling, and underwriting. This diverse expertise enables us to develop transparent, tailored solutions to the challenges posed by emerging risks, and offer a range of innovative and cost-effective insurance products designed to meet clients’ needs - often through cutting-edge parametric structures. With a global footprint and a strong foothold in the U.S., Descartes serves a diverse client base across 60+ countries, operating from 20+ offices in Europe, Asia, Oceania, and North America. Through corporate brokers, Descartes has already delivered over $15 billion in capacity to its clients. The insurer is recognized for its technical excellence and achieved a +71 NPS score in 2025. The Descartes group includes Descartes Insurance, a full-stack insurer operating in several European markets, and Descartes Underwriting, a global MGA backed by a panel of tier-one risk carriers. The company has secured over $141M in funding from prominent investors, including Highland Europe, BlackFin, Serena, Cathay, Eurazeo, and Battery Ventures.

Markets

Insurance

Offices

New York City AreaLos Angeles, CaliforniaCharlotte, North CarolinaLondonTokyo, JapanChicago, Illinois

Backed by

Battery VenturesHighland EuropeSerena

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