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Underwriter Data Scientist - Industrial risks

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Descartes Underwriting

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Job Description:

Due to rapid growth, at the core of our company’s strategy, we are seeking to expand our Underwriting team with an Underwriter Data Scientist - Industrial Risks. Upstream, our R&D team aims at developing new and innovative models thanks to state-of-the-art research to help the Underwriting team meet with efficiency and reliability their profitable growth targets. On the market-facing side, Underwriting teams take action subsequently in modeling, structuring and pricing insurance covers to deliver insurance products to both public sector and corporate clients through their corporate brokers in a few days timeframe. This role allows you to gain knowledge of the insurance industry, all while collaborating closely with other internal teams (Software, Operations, Legal and Commercial) and our external partners and in particular corporate insurance brokers in Europe.

Job Responsibility:

  • Participating in the development of Descartes’ technological platform to differentiate Descartes from its competitors (models and pricing tools)
  • Being responsible for technical documentation, underwriting authority and governance audit trail, and insurance contracts redaction or analysis
  • Conducting structuring work, risk analysis and issuing insurance proposal for public sector and corporate clients, in France and the European Economic Area
  • Discussing business opportunities with brokers to understand client needs and improve our product offering
  • Maintaining and expanding our broker network in France and the European Economic Area – this involves frequent commercial interactions, visits and participation to forums and events
  • Working autonomously and pragmatically to make appropriate technical decisions with attention to details

Requirements:

  • Graduated from an Engineering school or Actuarial school with a specialization in computer science, applied mathematics or data science
  • From 2 to 5 years of experience in Underwriting or related (internships or/and apprentice included)
  • Proficient in statistics, probabilities, applied mathematics
  • Proficient in Python (e.g. pandas, scikit-learn)
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal)
  • Fluent in French and English (written and verbal communication) is required
  • Good command of German is strongly valued
  • Eager to learn more on the insurance industry
  • Interested in risk modeling with a focus on data-driven methodologies
  • Results oriented with the ability to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment
  • Excellent team player with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Strong desire to learn and commitment to the organization’s mission

Nice to have:

  • Skills in machine learning methods are a plus
  • Good command of German is strongly valued
What we offer:
  • 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
  • A competitive salary, bonus and benefits
  • You can benefit from punctual home office days

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Work Type:
Hybrid work
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