Completed in August 2024, ETH Zurich’s CAS programme in Applied Technology in Energy provides professionals with a deeper understanding in the rapidly evolving world of energy and electrification. The course focused on Energy Fundamentals, Electrical Power Grid Systems, Energy Storage and Electrification.

Using my experience as a catastrophe underwriter followed by managing the IT and Operations teams at Credit Suisse ILS, I now coordinate all reinsurance related projects for the fund. This includes managing our Lloyds Syndicate and other portfolios in run off. I am also responsible for negotiating software and catastrophe model licences for the team.In addition, on the banking and funds side, I am responsible for fund side pocketing analyses following a catastrophe event and subsequently to… Show more Using my experience as a catastrophe underwriter followed by managing the IT and Operations teams at Credit Suisse ILS, I now coordinate all reinsurance related projects for the fund. This includes managing our Lloyds Syndicate and other portfolios in run off. I am also responsible for negotiating software and catastrophe model licences for the team.In addition, on the banking and funds side, I am responsible for fund side pocketing analyses following a catastrophe event and subsequently to determine when capital can be released back to investors. This involves using my extensive catastrophe reinsurance and fund knowledge coordinating with various parties including Underwriting, Modelling, Actuarial, Portfolio Management, Legal and Risk in addition to the Board of Directors of the funds. I also oversee all End User Computing software at ILS ensuring that each software meets the stringent testing and controls set by Credit Suisse IT. Show less

I manage the Business Technology, Operations and Investor Services Teams (15 people) at Credit Suisse Insurance Linked Strategies. Credit Suisse ILS is the second largest ILS fund. In addition to overseeing the smooth day to day operations of the fund, I coordinate and oversee how technology solutions can be best implemented to improve processes and create efficiencies. I also work on key new projects and initiatives the most recent one being the launch of Bernina Re.

Vice President and Sub-Head Non-Life Underwriting for Credit Suisse ILS, the second largest ILS fund and one of the top ten worldwide catastrophe reinsurance markets.Leading a team of 4 experienced underwriters. Responsible for:• International Catastrophe Reinsurance • Retrocession• Cat Bonds• ILWsOther responsibilities include:• Presenting catastrophe reinsurance and underwriting at investor pitches• Managing events and claims process•… Show more Vice President and Sub-Head Non-Life Underwriting for Credit Suisse ILS, the second largest ILS fund and one of the top ten worldwide catastrophe reinsurance markets.Leading a team of 4 experienced underwriters. Responsible for:• International Catastrophe Reinsurance • Retrocession• Cat Bonds• ILWsOther responsibilities include:• Presenting catastrophe reinsurance and underwriting at investor pitches• Managing events and claims process• Managing several projects developing in-house systems and tools Show less

Senior Catastrophe Underwriter at PartnerRe, one of the top five Catastrophe reinsurers.Responsible for:• Australian and New Zealand Catastrophe business and several international Catastrophe programs.• Account manager for top two Australian insurers.• Managed Christchurch, New Zealand earthquake losses of 2010/2011 including providing feedback to a New Zealand government review of the Earthquake Commission of New Zealand.• Developed methods to price non-standard… Show more Senior Catastrophe Underwriter at PartnerRe, one of the top five Catastrophe reinsurers.Responsible for:• Australian and New Zealand Catastrophe business and several international Catastrophe programs.• Account manager for top two Australian insurers.• Managed Christchurch, New Zealand earthquake losses of 2010/2011 including providing feedback to a New Zealand government review of the Earthquake Commission of New Zealand.• Developed methods to price non-standard treaties and multi-territory treaties.• Worked closely with catastrophe research team to calibrate in-house earthquake and windstorm models for Australia and New Zealand.Additional Responsibilities: • Teaching international clients on PartnerRe Reinsurance Foundation Course from 2006 to 2010. Show less