Geothermy

Howden develops a unique geothermal specialty to best assist energy providers and independents in their insurance needs.

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Insure your geothermal business

• Accidental damage

• Business interruption

• Third-party liability

• Mechanical and electrical breakdowns

Our clients

  • Developers of innovative energy solutions (among our references: Celsius, geothermal subsidiary of SLB formerly Schlumberger)
  • Geothermal production companies (among our references: Coriance, Bantu Energy, Coso Geothermal)
  • Drilling companies (among our references: Arverne Drilling)

Why choose Howden?

Geothermal energy is a market that generates little interest in France. Our specialists are former engineers and drillers with great technical expertise and excellent knowledge of your risks and challenges.

  • Collaboration with leading international insurance companies: to build a product tailored to market needs
  •  Close collaboration between our renewable energy and enterprise risk departments. 
  • Unique coverage adapted to all stages of site development.
  • Risk management related to geothermal energy essential in defining insurance coverage, with each project being unique.
  • Specific and strategic access to capacities in the network.
  • Access to specific texts.
  • Very strong technical expertise.

Key figures

88,9 TWh

That's how much geothermal electricity was generated worldwide in 2018¹.

280 M€

of added value in 2019²

¹La géothermie en chiffres, EDF report

²Le Syndicat des énergies renouvelables

Contact

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Raphael Cerda

Head of Construction & Energy
Photo of Raphael Cerda

Raphael Cerda

Head of Construction & Energy

With nearly 20 years of experience in construction insurance, Raphaël has held increasingly responsible positions at Bouygues Construction, Marsh, and Satec where he was head of Construction and Real Estate. He now joins Howden France to lead the development of the Construction and Energy Product Line on an international scale. Recognized for his negotiation skills and strategic vision, Raphaël will contribute to positioning Howden France as a leading player in the construction and energy insurance market.

Specific expertise: Decennial, Waterproofness, Real Estate, Large Projects

Degrees:
- MASTER Degree IAP / La Sorbonne
- MASTER Degree Insurance Law / La Sorbonne
- Executive MBA / PSL Paris Dauphine
- Executive MBA / UQAM Montreal