Practical experience in risk management to Poli-USP´s classroom

In geotechnical risk classes, civil engineering students had the opportunity to discuss and practice concepts about risks, decision-making, and the insurance market.

Marcio Santos, leader of Horiens’ Risk Labs, was at the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (USP) to teach, for the second consecutive year, two classes in the Special Topics in Soils and Rocks course, at the invitation of the teacher Maria Eugênia Gimenez Boscov.

During the first meeting with civil engineering students, Santos practically addressed the concept of uncertainty in decision-making, connecting theory and market. “We talked about fundamental concepts of risk analysis, such as random uncertainty, which is present even when technical knowledge is involved, the recurrence period, which helps estimate the frequency of extreme events, and the annual probability of occurrence, essential for decision-making in engineering projects and risk management,” he highlighted.

In the second meeting, Marcio continued with an extension of the first class, applying the previously presented concepts, focusing on exercises and case studies. The proposal was to deepen the understanding of the topics through practical examples and real-life situations, further reinforcing the connection between theory and practice.

In addition to the technical content, Horiens’ presence at the university aimed to bring students closer to the practical world of risk management in engineering. The classes highlight the importance of raising awareness among new generations of engineers about the real challenges of the sector, encouraging a broader career perspective that also includes areas such as insurance.

The activities also reinforce the importance of technical performance in developing solutions for the insurance market. At Horiens, a deep understanding of risks begins with understanding the client’s business, which translates into valuing teams with training in various branches of engineering, capable of connecting theory and practice in building tailored solutions.