Arnaud Sorel
About Arnaud Sorel
Arnaud Sorel serves as the General Counsel at Descartes Underwriting since 2021, bringing extensive legal experience from previous roles at AXA and the French Ministry of Ecological Transition.
Work at Descartes Underwriting
Arnaud Sorel has served as General Counsel at Descartes Underwriting since September 2021. In this role, he oversees legal matters and provides guidance on regulatory compliance within the innovative insurance sector. Descartes Underwriting focuses on offering insurance solutions related to natural catastrophes and weather challenges. His expertise contributes to the company's mission of addressing complex environmental risks.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Descartes Underwriting, Arnaud Sorel held several significant legal positions. He worked at the Ministère de la Transition écologique as a Juriste from 2020 to 2021, focusing on legal issues related to environmental transition. Prior to that, he served as General Counsel at AXA Corporate Solutions from 2014 to 2020, where he managed legal affairs in the insurance sector. His legal career began at Clifford Chance from 2002 to 2006, followed by a position at AXA from 2006 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Arnaud Sorel has a strong academic background in law and business. He studied at the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, where he earned a Master 2 in energy, environment, and natural resources law in 2021. He also holds a Master's degree in International Business from Sciences Po and has completed his legal studies with a Certificat d'aptitude à la profession d'avocat from the Ecole de Formation du Barreau in 2001. His education equips him with a comprehensive understanding of both legal and business principles.
International Legal Experience
Arnaud Sorel possesses extensive international legal experience, having worked in various jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, and France. This diverse background enhances his ability to navigate complex legal frameworks and provides him with a global perspective on legal issues, particularly in the context of insurance and environmental law.