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Background
We unite climate technology, data science, risk modelling, and committed risk capacity to develop bespoke parametric insurance solutions that address the protection gap.
Listed on the 2022 InsurTech100, which recognizes the world's most innovative InsurTech companies
Listed on the 2021 InsurTech100, which recognizes the world's most innovative InsurTech companies
Recognized as a Top 10 InsurTech Company in Europe in 2018 by Insurance CIO Outlook magazine
Winner of the 2014 Australian Insurance Industry Awards (Innovation of the year)
Winner of the 2009 Swiss Insurance Innovation Award
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Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policy
CelsiusPro is committed to conducting business in a responsible and sustainable manner that creates long-term value for society, clients, employees and shareholders. By embedding ESG into business strategy and decision-making, CelsiusPro creates value for its business by driving innovation, expanding our value proposition, and deepening relationships with stakeholders.
CelsiusPro is committed to minimizing its environmental impact by:
* Reducing its carbon footprint by avoiding unnecessary business travel, minimizing energy consumption and digitization.
* Reducing waste by promoting waste reduction through reducing printouts, discouraging single-use goods and promoting sharing culture.
* Volunteering in the development of open-source software on weather and climate risks.
CelsiusPro is committed to promoting social well-being and human rights by:
* Upholding fair labour practices and working conditions for its employees including hybrid (remote) working, flexible working hours and part-time working
* Promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that values and respects all employees, regardless of their background, race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation,
* Supporting social development through membership and volunteering in NGOs and foundations that promote sustainability, financial inclusion, climate resilience and social integrity.
* Participating in industry wide associations, forums and events to further promote means and tools to live with the effects of climate change.
CelsiusPro is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance by:
* Promoting open conversation, accountability, and fair working culture.
* Ensuring transparency and accountability in all its business operations.
* Upholding ethical business practices and integrity in all dealings with stakeholders.
Being a business that helps clients worldwide to mitigate the effects of extreme weather and natural catastrophes, the environmental dimension is embedded in its DNA.
* CelsiusPro is committed to serving corporates in the financial sector and the real economy to understand and mitigate climate risks.
* CelsiusPro helps clients understand their exposure to climate risks and develop strategies to manage these risks.
* CelsiusPro supports companies to identify and seize opportunities brought about by climate change.
* CelsiusPro is supporting markets to transition into a sustainable future by advising market participants how to disclose on climate-related financial risks.
The extensive work of CelsiusPro in ODA countries proves its commitment to the social cause.
* CelsiusPro recognizes climate change is a systemic issue, affecting all business sectors and geographies. It develops solutions for governments, financial institutions, farmers and micro small and medium size enterprises (MSME) from developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
* Nevertheless, some sectors of society are more exposed and vulnerable to climate change than others. The disaster risk finance team helps to develop financial instruments in order to strengthen the resilience of poor and vulnerable communities against environmental and financial shocks.
* CelsiusPro provides support to development organizations, NGOs, foundations, and philanthropic organizations to reach their social and development goals.
CelsiusPro endorses good governance through its parametric insurance products and TCFD reporting services.
* Transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity are the basis of parametric insurance, the promotion of which is the core business of CelsiusPro.
* Through its TCFD consulting and reporting services CelsiusPro helps companies to prepare reports and share transparently their climate risks according to the TCFD framework and also report their climate risk management practices.
All employees are responsible for upholding CelsiusPro’s ESG policy and integrating ESG considerations into their daily work.
The ESG Committee, consisting of senior management representatives, is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the ESG policy, monitoring progress, and reporting to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that the ESG policy aligns with the company's overall strategy and objectives and for overseeing ESG-related risks and opportunities.
CelsiusPro is committed to implementing this ESG policy in all aspects internally and in its business and continuously improving its ESG performance. It will measure and transparently disclose its ESG performance, including our targets and progress to stakeholders.
CelsiusPro recognizes that ESG factors can impact the long-term success of our business and the well-being of our stakeholders. By adopting responsible business practices and helping our clients manage their climate risks, we aim to create sustainable value for all stakeholders and contribute to a more sustainable future.
What defines us
What lies ahead requires seeing simplicity in complexity.
Being honest and genuine is the only way we will cut through the challenges ahead.
Success is being bold enough to venture into the unknown and explore breakthrough ideas.
Being determined in head and heart to make the most of what the future holds.
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People
We are self-reliant and adaptive, embracing uncertainty with a positive mindset. We believe that if we can imagine it, we can innovate it. Above all, we are passionate about understanding and sharing how climate and NatCat risks impact the world.
Thomas is a partner of BLR & Partners, a Swiss advisory and investment boutique with a group of seasoned professionals with complementary business backgrounds. Thomas worked for more than 30 years with Accenture and for 17 years as Managing Director and CEO Accenture Switzerland and Head of Accenture Digital Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Russia. He also served as Insurance Industry Lead Europe, Africa and Latin America of the Accenture Group. He is Chairman of Swisscontact, a Swiss-based NGO active in international development work across 40 countries, and serves on the board of directors of Akros AG and Yarowa AG as well as other companies and institutions in Switzerland. He is also a member of the shareholder board of Apleona GmbH in Germany. Thomas holds an MBA degree from the University of St. Gallen.
Tim is Chairman of Global Parametrics Ltd, which became part of the CelsiusPro Group in 2023. He has built a long executive career in international banking and spent a decade in senior non-executive positions within the insurance sector. Most recently, Tim served as Chair of the Board at QBE Insurance (UK) Limited, QBE European Operations plc, and QBE Underwriting Limited. With 35 years of underwriting experience at Lloyd's, Tim brings a wealth of knowledge.
Mark founded CelsiusPro in 2008 with the view that climate change is a mega trend that affects the bottom line of companies and therefore new risk transfer products are pivotal. Upon the acquisition of Global Parametrics Ltd, Mark became CEO of the CelsiusPro Group. He started his career at the Swiss Bank Cooperation and UBS in the areas of FX, Rates and Collateral Trading as well as FX Prime Brokerage Sales and Trading Platforms. Mark, who has served on the board of the Weather Risk Management Association (WRMA), holds the CFA and CPCU designations, as well as an Executive MBA degree from the University of Rochester.
Stephan is Managing Partner of his independent consulting firm, and has been active as an entrepreneur and consultant in Switzerland, the USA, Europe and other international markets since 2002. His consulting firm Hostettler&Company is specialized in implementing sustainable value-based corporate governance. Furthermore, Stefan is lecturer for Corporate Governance at the University of St. Gallen (HSG). Prior to this, he worked in Switzerland for a major bank in the area of financial analysis and in the USA in consulting on corporate finance and corporate governance.
Gabriela is serving as Executive Chairwoman of Acqupart Holding AG an international investment management company based in Switzerland. Prior to starting her own company Gabriela worked for Swiss Re Group for more than a decade and was appointed Managing Director. She is currently serving as Vice President of the board of the Latin America Chamber of commerce in Switzerland. Gabriela holds a master in Law from the University of Neuchâtel and an L.L.M in international business law with a published thesis on the Gulf Monetary Union from the University of Zurich. She is admitted to the Swiss bar and is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel and an alumna of IMD Business School. She is also board member elect to the American Swiss Foundation in New York.
Igor oversees the CelsiusPro Group's ongoing business operations and co-owns responsibility for planning and implementing business strategies, as well as establishing policies and procedures that promote the Group's vision and culture. Igor's prior roles span finance, tech, biotech and platform-driven organisations. Prior work experience includes UBS, Coople Ltd. Yodoba Ltd, and Favoris Ltd. As a consultant, he specialised in turnaround management and re-organisation. He also co-founded two companies and one institution with the purpose of protecting the Atlantic Rainforest in Brazil. Over many years Igor has supported two institutions: A hospice in Malawi and a school in a township of Cape Town in South Africa. He holds a Master’s of Science in Psychology from the University of Zurich.
Angus has over 20 years’ experience as a professional lawyer, with a breadth of knowledge advising both public and private sector entities on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues, structures and transactions. He joined the CelsiusPro Group upon the integration of Global Parametrics in 2023. Angus spent much of his early career working within corporate law at City of London firms Travers Smith and Hogan Lovells, before becoming partner at a niche international development focused law firm, MDY Legal.
Michael has over 15 years of experience in financial services spanning M&A and corporate finance. Upon the integration of Global Parametrics into the CelsiusPro Group in 2023, Micheal became responsible for the Group's finance function. He is a Fellow Certified Chartered Accountant (FCCA), trained with Ernst and Young in their highly successful restructuring team and has held roles extensively involving fundraising and growing fintech business. Previously, Michael was Head of Corporate Finance at a private equity house based in London.
Jonathan has been involved in the financial markets for the last 35 years having obtained experience in the Australian, London and Hong Kong markets. He holds an Economics Degree with Honours, and a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of New England as well as a Graduate Diploma of Corporate Law from the University of Sydney. Jonathan is a Fellow at FINSA, a Senior Associate with ANZIFF and a Certified Insurance Professional. Has a proficient knowledge in all aspects of OTC derivatives, foreign exchange, commodity futures and equities markets. He has been CEO of CelsiusPro Australia Pty Ltd. since 2012 with a focus on Agriculture.
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Offices
CelsiusPro AG
Seebahnstrasse 85
CH-8003 Zürich
+41 44 205 99 10
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Global Parametrics Ltd
1 Lime Street
London, EC3M 7HA
+44(0)20 3950-3544
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CelsiusPro Australia Pty Ltd
Lumley House, L14
309 Kent St
Sydney NSW 2000
+612 9994 8009
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Contact
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