German insurtech wefox has announced that Joachim Müller will take over as CEO effective immediately. Mark Hartigan, who has been serving as both Chairman of the Board and interim CEO during the company’s recent restructuring, will continue in his role as Chairman.
Joachim Müller brings a wealth of experience in the retail and commercial insurance sectors, particularly in transforming businesses and implementing digital solutions in international markets.
His previous positions include CEO of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE and CEO of Allianz Commercial, where he unified Allianz’s commercial insurance operations under a single global model. He has also served as CEO of Allianz Versicherungs-AG and CEO of Allianz ABV, the sales division of Allianz Germany.
We are delighted to welcome Joachim Müller to wefox. We are confident that, together, we can build a successful and sustainable future for our company. I look forward to working with him.
Mark Hartigan
Joachim Müller said, “Our focus will be on establishing a strong foundation to expand our business in Europe. Our strategy centers on delivering excellent customer service and building trusted relationships with our sales and insurance partners. I eagerly anticipate working with our investors, partners, and customers on the next steps of our journey.”
The Board expressed gratitude to Mark Hartigan for stepping in as interim CEO earlier this year and implementing significant business changes. Under his leadership, wefox streamlined operations and made strategic decisions to concentrate on core businesses that offer long-term value and sustainability.
These actions have better positioned wefox for future growth. Mark will continue to support wefox Insurance AG, where the company remains fully committed to all regulatory responsibilities.
This development marks a significant milestone for wefox as it enters a new phase focused on profitable growth. The Board of Directors and its investors remain dedicated to the long-term success of the company.
According to Beinsure data, wefox also appointed of Mark Hartigan as its Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Julian Teicke will be transitioning into the non-executive role of President, and remain Vice Chair of the Board of Directors after nine successful years of steering wefox’s growth and establishing it as a category-defining insurtech company.
wefox is a German insurtech founded in 2015. It focuses on simplifying the insurance process by connecting customers, brokers, and insurance providers through a unified platform. By leveraging technology, wefox aims to make insurance more accessible, transparent, and tailored to individual needs.
The company operates in European countries and collaborates with a network of brokers and partners to offer a wide range of insurance products.
by Peter Sonner
