Unicorn insurtech bolttech hires Marsh/AIG exec as chief MGA officer

bolttech, an international insurtech start-up that has recently  achieved the unicorn status with its  $210 million series A funding round, has expanded its global leadership with the hiring of a group chief managing general agent (MGA) officer from Marsh.

Rob Bauer (pictured) has joined bolttech's executive leadership team. Based in the US, he will lead bolttech's MGA strategy and capability globally, including its commercial structure, partnerships, and distribution.

Bauer has nearly two decades of experience in global strategy and commercial roles, most recently as managing director and head of the sharing economy and mobility group at Marsh, and previously as global head of innovation and the sharing Economy at AIG. He will continue as a partner at Trust Ventures and advises several startups.

"Rob is a proven leader who brings unique expertise in pioneering innovative business models and partnership strategy and is deeply connected to game-changing insurtech communities around the world," said Rob Schimek, bolttech's group chief executive officer. "The addition of Rob to our team helps strengthen our position as a world-leading insurtech."

Bauer commented: "This team is developing products and partnerships to connect people around the world with more ways to protect the things they value. I'm excited to help build on their momentum by continuing to develop new insurance offerings and delivery methods."

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