Descartes Underwriting, the parametric risk transfer specialist, has announced the appointment of Blanca Berruguete as Head of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Distribution and Client Management, where she will be based in Madrid, and report to Descartes’ co-founder and Chief Insurance Officer Sébastien Piguet.
In her new role, Berruguete will be responsible for EMEA business development and client services, as well as leading Descartes’ European commercial team.
Berruguete has spent 25 years serving clients and brokers across the commercial insurance sector, which has allowed her to develop a keen focus on building value for clients.
Most recently she served as Global Industry Solutions Director for Construction at Allianz Commercial, part of global insurer Allianz, where she worked closely with underwriters and key account executives to build industry specific expertise and best practices.
Furthermore, Berruguete has also previously served in leadership roles in broking and underwriting, both in London and Madrid, at notable firms, including Generali, the Corporation of Lloyd’s of London, AIG, Zurich Insurance, as well as brokers Heath Lambert and AJ Gallagher.
Addressing her appointment, Berruguete said: “I have worked with many of Europe’s leading commercial insurers to support clients with large, challenging risk transfer requirements, but Descartes’ tech-based approach gives me much greater flexibility. Through Descartes I will be able to provide much more bespoke coverage that better matches the specific needs of each of our brokers and their clients.”
Piguet, added: “We are fortunate to attract a business development leader such as Blanca. Her strong commitment to providing value to clients while building long-term relationships aligns perfectly with Descartes’ mission of offering, in partnership with carriers and brokers, the best coverage for each and every client.”
