Raphael Pesquidous
About Raphael Pesquidous
Raphael Pesquidous is a Senior Catastrophe Modeling Analyst at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2016 in London, United Kingdom. He specializes in combining GIS and geological datasets for environmental projects and collaborates with a global team to produce modelled results for the insurance industry.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Raphael Pesquidous has been employed at QBE Insurance Group since 2016, serving as a Senior Catastrophe Modeling Analyst within QBE RE. In this role, he collaborates with a global team to produce modelled results that inform the company's risk assessment strategies. His responsibilities include the quarterly aggregation of modelled results for QBE RE and its European offices, specifically focusing on primary insurance business. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Catastrophe Modeling Analyst at QBE Europe from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Raphael Pesquidous studied at Alliance Francaise Antoine Saint Exupery in Santiago, Chile, where he completed the French Baccalaureat from 2008 to 2010. He furthered his education at Imperial College London, earning a Master’s Degree in Geology from 2011 to 2015. His academic background provided him with expertise in geological mapping and geochemical skills, which he applies in his current role. He is also focused on enhancing his skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze natural catastrophic events.
Background
Raphael Pesquidous has a background in geology and catastrophe modeling, with a career that spans several years in the insurance industry. He has gained experience in developing Geographic Information System databases and has been involved in environmental projects related to the oil and mining sectors. His work includes data compilation, analysis, and the development of monitoring strategies, which contribute to his understanding of risk assessment in the context of natural disasters.
Achievements
In his role at QBE RE, Raphael Pesquidous has contributed to the production of modelled results that are essential for risk assessment in the insurance industry. He aims to combine GIS and geological datasets for environmental projects, which reflects his commitment to enhancing analytical capabilities in relation to natural catastrophic events. His involvement in environmental projects demonstrates his ability to apply geological knowledge in practical settings.