When Beatrice Parravicini began studying the financial mechanics behind risk at Cattolica University in Milan, she wasn’t chasing accolades – she was chasing answers. But curiosity, determination, and a passion for bridging technical insight with real-world impact led her to something more: the 2024 SCOR Italy Actuarial Award. Her journey, from student to award-winning researcher to Junior Underwriter at SCOR, reflects not only personal achievement but also a broader shift in the insurance industry – toward innovation, resilience, and a deeper sense of societal purpose.

At SCOR, our purpose is to support more resilient societies—and that begins with our people. Through SCOR for Good, our community engagement program, we empower employees to give back, share their skills, and create meaningful impact. In doing so, we not only strengthen team connections but also bring our mission to life beyond the workplace.

“A little act goes a long way,” says Juliette Sarrail, Head of Engagement at SCOR. “Never underestimate the power of your actions. Through each of them, you are making the world a better place to live.”

In Part 1 of this series, Sangeeta Xanthopoulos, SCOR’s Head of Global Talent Acquisition, introduced us to the dynamic field of talent acquisition, sharing unique insights into the qualifications SCOR seeks in candidates and offering valuable interview tips.

In this second and final part, we will explore the challenges of talent acquisition, future trends as well as Sangeeta’s personal motivations and advice for anyone aspiring to work at SCOR.

SCOR Business Solutions is the direct insurance branch of SCOR’s P&C business, offering a range of comprehensive insurance products to address large commercial clients’ evolving insurance needs worldwide.

In 2024, Claire McDonald was appointed CEO of SCOR Business Solutions, which she is leading with a vision to further grow in the direct corporate insurance market, to ensure SCOR Business Solutions maintains its leadership position in the energy segment through transition, and to expand specialty lines of business.

Dear Younger Me,

I see you, 10 years ago, walking into SCOR’s Paris office as a trainee—filled with questions and unsure of how you’ll carve out a place in the professional world. I know the doubts that occupy your mind, the voice whispering that you’re too different, that the headwinds you face are insurmountable. I know you’re already trying hard to fit in, to match what you think the professional world expects from you.

But let me tell you something you might not believe just yet: those headwinds you think are holding you back? They’re actually your strength.

Personalised diagnostics is an area of science that is based on the idea that a person’s own clinical, genetic, genomic and environmental information can identify patient-specific diseases and target individual medical treatments to maximise response and help reduce adverse effects.

From his early days as an actuary to his current role as CEO of SCOR L&H US, Brock Robbins has found the reinsurance industry to be a unique blend of people, technical challenges, and leadership opportunities. With a career spanning over three decades, Brock’s time in reinsurance has been marked by steady progression, insightful leadership, and a deep commitment to the industry.

In the race for top talent, mastering the art of talent acquisition is more crucial than ever. We had the opportunity to sit down with SCOR’s Head of Global Talent Acquisition, Sangeeta Xanthopoulos, to discuss her personal career journey and get her insights on the evolving landscape of talent acquisition. In this first part of this two-part series, we will provide an introduction to talent acquisition, outline the qualifications SCOR seeks in its candidates, and offer useful interview tips.

Studies indicate that gender stereotypes begin to affect young girls as early as age six and these stereotypes can greatly influence their educational and career choices later in life, leading to the underrepresentation of women in many fields.

When Chloe Wang joined SCOR’s Life and Health team in China, she was one of two employees, helping to build the business from the ground up. Nearly 15 years later, she has held almost every role aside from medical underwriter and now oversees all of SCOR’s L&H business in APAC.