Pushing the Frontier in AI and Climate-Tech
Arbol is expanding its capabilities at the intersection of AI and automation in conjunction with expanding its energy product lines to address climate risk at scale better. Two senior leaders, Arnav Tripathy and Nikhil Bhandiwad, have joined the team to drive innovation in AI and energy storage solutions.
Arnav Tripathy, Arbol’s new Head of AI, will lead the company’s automation and machine learning initiatives across its insurance offerings. A former assistant professor of mathematics at Harvard and an International Mathematical Olympiad gold medalist, Tripathy previously led AI product at a top Silicon Valley FinTech firm. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from Stanford.
Nikhil Bhandiwad joins as Director of Battery & Energy Storage, bringing two decades of experience in structuring and trading across the insurance and energy markets. He’s held senior roles at NextEra Energy, Swiss Re, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. At Arbol, he will focus on expanding the company’s footprint in the energy transition space, developing data-driven solutions for battery storage and related climate risks.
Expanding Reach in Agriculture and Insurance
Arbol has expanded its distribution team with three new hires: Taimur Chaudhri, Ryan Chartier, and Walker Brandt to accelerate core growth in key US markets.
Taimur Chaudhri joins as Head of US Insurance Sales, bringing a global perspective shaped by roles in parametric and catastrophe underwriting at Kettle Re and AmericanAg. He will lead broker and partner engagement efforts across the U.S., aligning Arbol’s climate risk offerings with the evolving needs of insurers and reinsurers.
Ryan Chartier, Director of US Agriculture Sales, brings over 20 years of experience in insurance and agri-business. He previously led the national agriculture vertical at USI Insurance Services and held leadership roles at CHS and Zurich North America. Chartier will oversee broker relationships and regional strategy, helping farmers, cooperatives, and processors manage climate-driven yield volatility.
Walker Brandt joins as a Business Development Representative, supporting the go-to-market strategy for Arbol’s parametric insurance products in U.S. agriculture. He brings experience leading partnerships and sales at early-stage climate and AI ventures, with a background in behavioral economics and environmental research from Wesleyan University.
“These leaders bring the expertise and vision to help scale our platform and deliver meaningful impact in the face of climate uncertainty,” said Sid Jha, Founder and CEO of Arbol. “As we grow into new industries and geographies, their contributions will be vital in connecting our data-driven tools with the communities and businesses that need them most.”
About Arbol
Arbol is redefining climate risk management to transform it into a globally recognized asset class. Through a foundation of innovative pricing, comprehensive data infrastructure, and precise AI-powered underwriting tools, Arbol aims to bridge the global coverage gap and offer practical solutions for managing climate risks. Awarded for its underwriting innovation, Arbol leverages advanced technologies to serve a broad client base, emphasizing sustainability and resilience in an unpredictable climate landscape.
