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Gizem Woods

I am Gizem. I am a reinsurance professional who is passionate about our environment.

Welcome! I am Gizem Woods, a professional with over seven years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry, where I have focused on risk analysis, group operations, and strategic projects in Switzerland and internationally.
Alongside my industry career, I have pursued my passion for environmental research and policy. My MSc dissertation at the London School of Economics centered on climate economics and willingness-to-pay modeling, reflecting my long-standing interest in the intersection of finance, risk, and sustainability.
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Professional Background

I have built my career in the insurance and reinsurance sector, working on projects that bridge technical analysis with strategic decision-making. My experience spans group reinsurance operations, risk frameworks, and cross-border collaboration, giving me a solid foundation in how global markets manage uncertainty.

Research & Passion

My key interest lies at the crossroads of finance, climate, and policy. I am particularly motivated by how insights from the insurance and reinsurance world can inform climate adaptation, environmental risk management, and sustainable development. I continue to engage with environmental topics, both academically and personally, as a way of combining my professional expertise with my passion for contributing to solutions in the face of climate change.

  • Past environmental research and voluntary work

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    • I conducted my MSc dissertation on the economic valuation of sea turtle conservation in Dalyan, Turkey, where I designed and implemented a contingent valuation survey among local boatmen. The study highlighted how economic incentives shape conservation behavior, providing policy-relevant insights into aligning biodiversity protection with local livelihoods.

    • Purple Emperor Butterfly Biodiversity Project (Volunteering)

      On July 10, 2025, in Opfikon, Zurich, I joined my colleagues in a one-day volunteering activity to support the Purple Emperor Butterfly biodiversity project. Together, we helped create suitable habitats for mating and for larvae development, contributing to local conservation efforts and promoting ecological awareness.

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