Descartes Underwriting, the parametric danger switch specialist, has introduced the appointment of Blanca Berruguete as Head of Europe, the Center East and Africa (EMEA) Distribution and Shopper Administration, the place she might be primarily based in Madrid, and report back to Descartes’ co-founder and Chief Insurance coverage Officer Sébastien Piguet.
In her new position, Berruguete might be accountable for EMEA enterprise growth and consumer companies, in addition to main Descartes’ European business staff.
Berruguete has spent 25 years serving purchasers and brokers throughout the business insurance coverage sector, which has allowed her to develop a eager deal with constructing worth for purchasers.
Most just lately she served as World Trade Options Director for Building at Allianz Industrial, a part of international insurer Allianz, the place she labored intently with underwriters and key account executives to construct trade particular experience and finest practices.
Moreover, Berruguete has additionally beforehand served in management roles in broking and underwriting, each in London and Madrid, at notable companies, together with Generali, the Company of Lloyd’s of London, AIG, Zurich Insurance coverage, in addition to brokers Heath Lambert and AJ Gallagher.
Addressing her appointment, Berruguete stated: “I’ve labored with lots of Europe’s main business insurers to assist purchasers with giant, difficult danger switch necessities, however Descartes’ tech-based method provides me a lot higher flexibility. By Descartes I will present way more bespoke protection that higher matches the precise wants of every of our brokers and their purchasers.”
Piguet, added: “We’re lucky to draw a enterprise growth chief reminiscent of Blanca. Her sturdy dedication to offering worth to purchasers whereas constructing long-term relationships aligns completely with Descartes’ mission of providing, in partnership with carriers and brokers, the perfect protection for each consumer.”
