Edern Le Roux
About Edern Le Roux
Edern Le Roux is the Head of ILS and Cat Modeling at Descartes Underwriting and Co-Founder and CEO of KO KITS. He has extensive experience in catastrophe modeling and geospatial intelligence, with a background in academia and various roles in the insurance and reinsurance sectors.
Current Role at Descartes Underwriting
Edern Le Roux serves as the Head of ILS and Cat Modeling at Descartes Underwriting since 2019. In this position, he focuses on catastrophe modeling, which involves assessing the financial implications of natural disasters on insurance portfolios. His expertise in this area supports the company's efforts in risk assessment and management.
Previous Experience at SCOR Investment Partners SE
Prior to his current role, Edern Le Roux worked at SCOR Investment Partners SE as Head of ILS Risk from 2014 to 2019. During his five-year tenure, he was responsible for overseeing the investment strategies related to insurance-linked securities (ILS), contributing to the firm's risk management framework in the insurance sector.
Educational Background in Mathematics and Statistics
Edern Le Roux has a solid educational foundation in mathematics and statistics. He studied at Université de Bretagne Occidentale from 2005 to 2008, earning a degree in Applied Mathematics and Social Science. He furthered his education at Institut de Statistique de l'Université de Paris - ISUP, where he studied Probability, Statistics, and Actuarial Science from 2008 to 2011, achieving degrees as an Actuary and Statistician.
Teaching Experience at Ensae ParisTech
Edern Le Roux served as a teacher at Ensae ParisTech from 2015 to 2017. During this two-year period, he contributed to the academic development of students in the fields of statistics and actuarial science, sharing his expertise and knowledge gained from his professional experiences.
Entrepreneurial Role at KO KITS
Since 2017, Edern Le Roux has been the Co-Founder and CEO of KO KITS. In this entrepreneurial role, he has demonstrated an entrepreneurial mindset, focusing on innovative solutions in the industry. His leadership at KO KITS reflects his commitment to advancing the field of insurance and risk management.