InsurTech Hub Munich (ITHM) and the Dutch Association of Insurers have agreed to collaborate with respect to InsurTech. At the DIA Amsterdam, both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the goal to foster common interests around several key areas of cooperation on new approaches and innovation in the field of InsurTech.
Amsterdam, 26. June 2019
ITHM and the Dutch Association of Insurers will exchange information and offer assistance to each other in areas such as regional developments, innovation trends, accelerator programs and will welcome insurtech startups in their jurisdictions.
Richard Weurding, Managing Director of the Dutch Association of Insurers: “We are very pleased to announce here today at DIA Amsterdam our collaboration with ITHM. This collaboration will offer great opportunities for both parties involved. InsurTech developments from the Munich InsurTech ecosystem are important for our members. As the Dutch Association of Insurers, we are looking forward to the mutual exchange of information between German and Dutch insurers and the promotion of startups in both ecosystems.”
The Dutch Association’s approach towards InsurTech matches with ITHM
Johannes Wagner, Board Member of ITHM and Head of Startup Cooperation at Versicherungskammer Bayern, is pleased about the collaboration with the Dutch Association of Insurers: “The Dutch Association’s approach towards insurtech matches with ITHM and, thus, we strongly believe that both sides can benefit from this partnership. Through the cooperation with the Dutch Association of Insurers, ITHM is further expanding its network and outreach in Europe.”
About the Dutch Association of Insurers:
The Dutch Association of Insurers (Verbond van Verzekeraars) is the trade association for non-life and life insurers in the Netherlands. More than 95 percent of all insurers in the Netherlands, the 5thinsurance market in Europe, are represented through the Association. The Dutch Association is the voice of Dutch insurers and proactively takes a position on key insurance related developments in the Dutch society with a customer centric view. Innovation is top of mind and members of the Dutch Association collaborate with InsurTechs. There are services available for InsurTech with focus on the Dutch market. InsurTech insurers are welcome as a member. On a yearly basis the Dutch Association organizes several InsurTech events in the Dutch market.
Further information can be found at www.verzekeraars.nl.
Text: Christian Gnam