Pierre Wiart will step into the role of head of consulting and risk management. Mr Wiart will focus on climate risk strategy execution and risk management solutions across insurance and the financial services, as well as working with the market team to develop CoreLogic’s growth and engagement strategy for the insurance vertical.
“It is very exciting to be joining CoreLogic Australia as they build out innovative risk management services to help the insurance and financial services sectors be better positioned to make informed decisions when managing the numerous risks presented by weather-related natural disasters,” Mr Wiart said.
Prior to joining CoreLogic, he was managing director at Risk Management Solutions, a leading catastrophe modelling firm. He also served as head of catastrophe modelling for Aon Re Australia and portfolio risk manager for White Mountains Re in Bermuda. He holds a PhD in physical geography from the University of Cambridge.
The appointment comes as CoreLogic partners with Munich Re to offer a comprehensive view of the impact of climate change on individual properties in Australia and New Zealand.
“I am delighted that we have Pierre on board with his vast expertise in risk management and knowledge of catastrophe modelling,” said Milena Malev, CoreLogic Australia general manager for financial services and insurance.
“With Pierre’s appointment and the new partnership with Munich Re, CoreLogic Australasia is now well placed to offer property data insights to our clients so that they may better understand and manage climate-related financial risks.”
