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Valerie Gottschalk

Business Development Manager, Parametric Weather

Munich Re

Munich, Germany

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Weather volatility is increasingly becoming financial volatility. I’m passionate about helping companies understand, quantify and hedge weather-driven risks with parametric solutions — protecting the balance sheet.

My organisation

Munich Re, a leading global insurance and reinsurance group, offers both customized and standardized parametric solutions to protect clients against revenue losses or increased costs resulting from adverse weather, epidemic and pandemic disruptions, and more. These innovative solutions provide timely, objective payouts triggered by predefined indices, enabling Treasurers to maintain stable cash flows, reduce financial volatility, and streamline risk management. By integrating parametric risk coverage into their financial strategies, Treasurers can mitigate exposures, enhance budgeting accuracy, and strengthen overall risk resilience—backed by Munich Re’s trusted expertise and financial strength. Minimize Business Risks with Parametric Weather Risk Solutions | Munich Re Epidemic Risk Solutions | Munich Re
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About me

Developing Parametric Weather Solutions at Munich Re, focusing on weather risk transfer across industries such as construction, logistics, and industrial production. Valerie joined Munich Re around 2 years ago and previously worked as an Investment Manager in commercial real estate across Europe. She holds a background in Economics.

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Speaker sessions (2)

Wednesday, 23 September 2026

13:00 - 16:45

[Free course, sign-up is binding] Hedging what moves the business: bringing real-world volatility into treasury decision-making

This interactive workshop brings together senior decision-makers to explore how real-world risks can translate into financial exposure and how to embed a broader strategic hedging framework.

Thursday, 24 September 2026

13:00 - 13:40

PANEL: Beyond financial markets risks: rethinking what treasury should be hedging

Location:Workshop +1

This discussion challenges conventional boundaries by examining how these real‑world risks translate into financial exposure – and how they can be systematically incorporated into a broader, strategic hedging framework.