Berlin, 01 December 2022 - The Berlin-based InsurTech is adding another key position to its team for strategic market development in the coming years. Laura Kauther took on the role of Commercial Director on 1 November. In her role, she will continue to drive the systematic expansion of ELEMENT's focus markets.
Laura Kauther, an internationally experienced manager and actuary, was most recently Chief Commercial Officer at SDA SE Open Industry Solutions. At the Hamburg-based platform and ecosystem developer, she led business development, marketing, sales and customer success management, including delivery. Before that, she was Chief Operating Officer and Chief Insurance Officer of the insurtech company Coya (now Luko) and held various positions at Zurich Insurance, including Head of Business Transformation.
As Commercial Director, Kauther's focus will be on the systematic development and expansion of selected focus markets. For these, she will be responsible for P&L. Laura Kauther brings with her many years of management experience in both young tech companies and established insurers at home and abroad. Her profound understanding of the insurance market, her expertise in product development and tech services make her the ideal candidate.
With Laura Kauther, we have gained another insurance expert for ELEMENT. Her versatile experience in digital transformation, platform technologies and embedded insurance is a great asset.said Michael Bongartz, Chief Commercial Officer at ELEMENT.
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