London, 23 April 2025 — Oasis Loss Modelling Framework (Oasis LMF), the leading open-source catastrophe modelling platform, is expanding its presence across Europe, with significant momentum in France. This growth is underscored by new partnerships, model innovations, and industry collaborations that continue to drive accessibility and innovation in catastrophe modelling.
Key Developments in Oasis’s European Expansion:
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New members: Oasis is pleased to welcome Arundo Re (formerly CCR Re) as its newest member. The partnership highlights the growing demand for open-access modelling solutions within the European insurance and reinsurance markets.
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New models for hail: Insurance Partners Europe (IPE) has introduced an advanced hail model for France, which has been licensed by Generali, showcasing its value across Europe and driving proactive catastrophe planning.
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Industry Collaboration and innovation: Oasis LMF is co-hosting a conference with SCOR on 25 September in Paris, focusing on exposure management, innovation modelling, and the benefits of the Oasis framework.
Laurent Montador, Deputy CEO of Arundo Re, said: “We are pleased to support Oasis LMF and join its strong network of supporters. The importance of open-source modelling in today’s world is clear - countries across the globe are facing catastrophic weather events, causing upheaval for families and businesses. Oasis LMF enables insurers to act proactively, which is critical in times of crisis. For that, we fully support their mission.”
Simon Blaquière, Director - Head of Reinsurance, Nat Cat & Technical Projects at Generali, said: “The 2022 hail storms caused the highest insured losses in France since 1999. This hail model offers an invaluable tool for insurers enabling them to take a proactive approach to catastrophe planning. Flexibility offered by Oasis LMF is key to tailoring models to specific businesses notably vulnerability components.”
Jean-Paul Conoscente, P&C CEO, SCOR, said: “At SCOR, we believe that knowledge sharing and talent development are essential to addressing the evolving challenges in catastrophe risk management. By collaborating with Oasis LMF on this conference, we are not only advancing technical expertise but also fostering the next generation of professionals who will lead the industry forward. The future of exposure management and modelling relies on empowering individuals with the right tools, insights, and opportunities to innovate, and we’re proud to support this vital initiative.”
Dickie Whitaker, CEO of Oasis LMF, said: “2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for Oasis LMF, with our continued expansion.. France, as a focal point for our growth and a key market, plays a significant role in this strategy, but we are also eager to broaden our network and increase visibility across the continent. Oasis LMF is not just a platform - it is a community that seeks to unlock and change the world of catastrophe modelling, enabling a deeper understanding of risk in insurance and beyond. We are deeply committed to empowering individuals and organisations worldwide to understand risk and uncertainty better. Our ecosystem, consisting of more than 18 suppliers and 100’s of models, reflects this mission and allows us to provide diverse, flexible, and open solutions to the market.”
Notes to Editors
About Oasis Loss Modelling Framework
Oasis Loss Modelling Framework is a not-for-profit company founded in 2012 to open up the world of catastrophe modelling. It is collectively owned by leading insurers, reinsurers, brokers and financial institutions.
Together, with an Associate Membership of over 100 companies and academics, it forms a widespread community of organisations dedicated to improving exposure management and catastrophe risk modelling, and strengthening links between relevant work in the scientific community and business users.
Oasis also curates Open Data standards (ODS) on behalf of the Industry. These standards cover exposure and results for multiple classes.
Oasis provides open source software, encourages a vibrant community and stimulates innovation. Oasis software, code and full documentation is available via GitHub, enabling active engagement with a broad community of users.
For more information please visit: https://oasislmf.org/open-data-standards
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