CoreLogic appoints risk head to look after climate change

Pierre Wiart
PIERRE WIART
CoreLogic - Head of Consultancy & Risk Management Solutions
DEPARTURE
IAG ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Date: September 2017
Position: Senior Underwriter
APPOINTMENT
CORELOGIC
Date: September 2020
Position: Head of Consultancy & Risk Management Solutions

CoreLogic has appointed Pierre Wiart as head of consulting and risk management for the Australasia region.

Wiart, who has a background in underwriting, joins the firm from Risk Management Solutions (RMS) where he was managing director. He's previously held senior underwriting and executive roles with IAG, QIC, and Aon Re Australia.

In hew new role, Wiart will focus on climate risk strategy execution for the organisation's Australia and New Zealand insurance and financial advice segments.

"It is very exciting to be joining CoreLogic Australia as they build out innovative risk management services to help the insurance and financial services sectors be better positioned to make informed decisions when managing the numerous risks presented by weather-related natural disasters," said Wiart. "The partnership with Munich Re will help our clients to prepare for future climate change impacts by understanding their exposure to climate related risks, conducting home loan portfolio stress testing scenarios and supporting the origination strategies for new home loan applications."

CoreLogic Australia GM of financial services and insurance, Milena Malev, said she was delighted to have Wiart join the organisation. "With Pierre's appointment and the new partnership with Munich Re, CoreLogic Australasia is now well placed to offer property data insights to our clients so that they may better understand and manage climate-related financial risks."