A CLEAR MISSION The SCOR Foundation takes a meticulous approach to identifying and selecting research projects that align with its mission of advancing scientific knowledge in the area of risk. Researchers are encouraged to submit their projects, which are then assessed by the Scientific Board. This group of internationally renowned academics guarantees the scientific quality of the project and decides its relevance to the SCOR Foundation’s goals before it becomes eligible to be considered by the SCOR Foundation. The Foundation focuses on several key areas of research that are crucial for understanding and managing risk, including geopolitical uncertainties, economics of risks, consequences of climate change and extreme natural events, longevity and life expectancy, actuarial fairness, and epidemics and pandemics, among others. Once a research project is selected, the SCOR Foundation provides comprehensive support to researchers throughout the project’s lifecycle. This support includes funding to ensure that researchers have the necessary resources to conduct their studies, networking to facilitate discussions between researchers and SCOR’s expert teams, and opportunities to present their work through workshops, interviews, conferences, and webinars. The opportunities offered through this partnership with the SCOR Foundation help researchers refine their ideas and gain valuable insights, while offering SCOR’s teams new perspectives on long-term trends that have the potential to impact business. PUSHING RESEARCH FURTHER THROUGH PARTNERSHIP The “Human auto-antibodies neutralizing type I interferons” project is a prime example of the SCOR Foundation’s commitment to fostering strong partnerships with researchers. This project began during the Covid-19 pandemic with a focus on identifying genetic and immunity-related causes of severe cases of Covid-19. The initial phase of the project yielded highly encouraging results, prompting the research team to broaden their scope to include other respiratory viruses in hopes of understanding EMPOWERING RESEARCH TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE RISKS OF TOMORROW Through the SCOR Corporate Foundation for Science Founded in 2011, the SCOR Corporate Foundation for Science is dedicated to advancing scientific research, particularly in the area of risk, through strong partnerships with researchers and other organizations. By providing funding for new research projects, networking opportunities for researchers, and platforms for sharing their findings, the SCOR Foundation aims to enhance the understanding and management of risks. This commitment to scientific progress and academic research not only benefits SCOR but also drives risk knowledge and innovation across the industry. 32 ACTIVITY REPORT 2024
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