Helping insurers and boards make better decisions under uncertainty
Through research, executive dialogue, and decision-focused risk mapping
Recent work with: Geneva Association | Insurtech Insights
Where we focus
Strategic Risk & Foresight
Understanding how risk landscapes are shifting—and what this means for strategic decisions today.
Sustainability & Climate
Integrating sustainability into core business decisions, underwriting, and capital allocation.
Health, Longevity & Medical Innovation
Translating advances in health, prevention, and longevity into insurance strategy and product implications.
Services
How we work with you.
Advisory Partnership
Strategic advisory for boards and executive teams on complex risk and transformation topics.
I support leadership in clarifying priorities, challenging assumptions, and making decisions under uncertainty.
Executive Workshops & Roundtables
Structured discussions designed to surface blind spots, align perspectives, and stress-test strategic assumptions.
I regularly moderate industry-level sessions (e.g. Insurtech Insights, Game Changer) on topics such as longevity innovation and societal resilience.
Research-Based Strategic Projects
Targeted research and expert analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Recent work includes collaborations with The Geneva Association on medical innovation and contributions on AI risk in insurance.
Speaking & Thought Leadership
Keynotes and moderation for senior audiences on emerging risks, AI in underwriting, AI-risk, sustainability, and the future of insurance.
Focused on translating complex developments into actionable implications.
When clients engage us
Clients typically engage us when
New risk areas emerge (AI, longevity, systemic risk)
Strategic decisions need to be taken under uncertainty
Risk insights are available but not translating into decisions
Topics are complex, cross-functional, or sensitive
Leadership teams are not aligned
My approach is designed for situations where complexity is high and clarity is low
Structured, but not rigid – I bring clear frameworks, but adapt to the specific context
Independent perspective – I work outside organisational dynamics to surface blind spots
Focused on decisions – The objective is not analysis, but clear priorities and actions
Senior-level engagement – Work is designed for boards and executive teams
Dr. Christoph Nabholz
Founder
Meet the founder
Christoph is an advisor on emerging risks, sustainability, and health innovation, combining 20+ years of turning research into strategy.
As former Chief Research & Sustainability Officer at Swiss Re and Head of the Swiss Re Institute, he led cutting-edge initiatives at the intersection of risk, resilience, and innovation.
Today, through RiskInsight Consulting, he helps organizations navigate volatility with foresight and clarity.
With a Ph.D. in molecular genetics and postdoctoral research at Harvard, Christoph bridges science and business like few others.
Selected engagements & recent work
Examples of recent work across research, industry dialogue, and executive advisory
Leaders highlight prevention, SME protection and smarter use of data. Industry leaders are calling on insurers to expand their focus beyond climate risk and adopt a broader, system-wide approach to resilience, following a panel discussion at Insurtech Insights Europe 2026 in London.
Balancing the promises and practicalities of innovative medicine. This report examines how advances in diagnostics and therapeutics are changing the visibility, predictability, and management of disease, and what this means for health and life insurance.
InsuranceBusiness article summarising ITC London keynote: «Three interconnected risk clusters reshaping the insurance industry».
Christoph Nabholz, former Chief Sustainability Officer at Swiss Re, was nominated among the top 20 CSOs in Europe for the CSO Award 2025 by Future/io.
Partners we work with
We collaborate with a network of trusted partners who share our commitment to foresight, innovation, and long-term impact.
Crafting best-in-class carbon removal strategies that integrate nature-based solutions with engineered innovations, including Climeworks’ cutting-edge Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology.
«Christoph is a member of Climeworks Commercial Advisory Network»
Leveraging strategic foresight, innovation, and venture building, Bluemorrow helps companies explore new horizons and drive growth for a brighter tomorrow and a bluer planet.
«Christoph serves on the Advisory Board of Bluemorrow»
Our principles
Our values define how we work and what we stand for.
Scientific Rigor & Clarity
We are grounded in scientific rigor, basing decisions on data – not assumptions – and translating complexity into actionable insights.
Unbiased Decisions & Engagements
We apply behavioural economic principals to reduce bias in executive decision-making and enhance customer engagement.
Impact & Sustainability
Our focus is on driving meaningful business impact, charting a pragmatic path to net zero, and achieving lasting outcomes.
Innovation & Foresight
With an unwavering curiosity for what lies ahead, we uncover new risks and opportunities to navigate uncertainty with confidence.
Integrity & Ethics
We provide honest, independent, and ethically grounded advice.
Collaboration & Network
Partnering with clients and drawing on our broad network, we co-create impactful solutions.
What our clients & partners say
We build strong partnerships with our clients and partners, working side by side to turn shared goals into reality.
Research Project
Insuring Tomorrow’s Cures: Balancing the promises and practicalities of innovative medicine
«I had the pleasure of working with Christoph on a thought leadership piece exploring the intersection of innovative medicine and insurance. Our objective was to make what is inherently a highly technical subject accessible and relevant to insurance executives with diverse professional backgrounds. Christoph distilled a vast and complex field down to its essentials without losing depth. He was also a thoughtful sparring partner when considering the broader implications for life and health insurance, helping to translate emerging developments into practical insights for the industry.
Christoph is widely recognised as a seasoned senior executive, having spent years in the insurance sector. From my own experience working with him, however, what stands out most are his patience and humility. He is flexible in his approach, listens carefully to clients’ needs, and is always ready to provide steady support when projects require course correction in complex settings.
I would gladly recommend Christoph to organisations seeking a trusted advisor with a thoughtful approach.»
Adrita Bhattacharya-Craven
Director, Health & Demography
Event Series Host
Swiss Chief Sustainability Officer Roundtable
“Christoph has been invaluable in bringing together a distinguished group of Chief Sustainability Officer. In this initiative, we combine his network and his vast sustainability experience from his former role as CSO at Swiss Re with our expertise in organizational development and transformation. Doing so, we managed to create this vibrant cross-industry community of peers that discuss their current challenges and opportunities, share experiences, learn from each other and reinforce their drive for sustainable transformation – tangible, honest and unfiltered.”
Partner
Philipp Schaltegger
Senior Consultant
Book Co-Author
Artificial Intelligence in the Insurance Industry
Insider Perspective on Opportunities, Risks, and Practical Applications of AI
“Christoph Nabholz meets every expectation a publisher could have of an author. His manuscript impressed with its high level of expertise, clear structure, and flawless execution in terms of both content and form. Our collaboration throughout the publication process was consistently professional, reliable, and efficient. Particularly noteworthy is his strong commitment following publication: through his active communication and extensive network, he has contributed significantly to the book’s visibility and marketing.”
Marlene Steininger
Programmplanung Wirtschaftsrecht und ZGV
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