Descartes Underwriting

About

Descartes Underwriting is a global corporate insurance specialist that works exclusively with brokers to protect their corporate and public sector clients against climate, cyber, and emerging risks. Founded in 2018 by a team of leading insurance and reinsurance practitioners, including former AXA Global Parametrics leadership, the company brings together insurance experts, climatologists, and data scientists to deliver innovative parametric insurance solutions. We leverage cutting-edge technologies - including artificial intelligence, satellite imagery, and IoT sensors - to model complex risks and provide fast, transparent parametric insurance payouts. Our approach is faster, clearer, and fairer than traditional covers, delivering immediate financial support when disasters strike. From hurricanes and floods to cyber shutdowns and drought, we cover over 35 products across 60+ countries, protecting solar farms, agricultural operations, data centers, and public entities worldwide. With more than 20 offices across 10 countries and over 250 employees from 35+ nationalities, we are building resilience in a world at risk.