At the start of 2026, InsurTech Hub Munich ITHM) expanded its strategic partner network to include R+V Versicherung. The addition of this established insurance company further expands ITHM’s innovation ecosystem and strengthens the collaboration between traditional insurers and forward-thinking InsurTechs in the long term.
R+V Versicherung is one of Germany’s leading insurance groups, offering a broad portfolio of life, property, and casualty insurance products to both private and corporate customers. As part of the cooperative financial group, R+V has strong regional partners and an extensive sales network. The company places a particular emphasis on developing digital business models and customer-focused service solutions.
“The insurance industry is facing fundamental changes—from AI-driven processes to entirely new customer expectations,” emphasizesDr. Markus Bockholt, Head of Group Development at the R+V Group. “At ITHM, we find the speed, technological expertise, and startup mindset we need to successfully shape this transformation. Together, we can develop solutions that really work.”
A key objective of the partnership is to forge even closer ties between R+V Versicherung and innovative technology providers and startups. Through active participation in working groups, pitch events, and joint innovation projects, the aim is to develop forward-looking solutions to the industry’s most pressing challenges. Both organizations view this collaboration as an important step toward driving innovation and actively shaping the future of the industry.
“With R+V Versicherung, we are gaining a member that is of particular importance to our ecosystem due to its size, innovative strength, and close ties to the cooperative sector,” saysDr.Klaus Driever,CEO of InsurTech Hub Munich. “R+V brings not only comprehensive expertise across all insurance lines, but also the ability to scale innovations and embed them sustainably.”
The InsurTech Hub Munich insurance companies with technology providers and startups through topic-focused innovation programs to foster innovation and drive the industry’s digital transformation. Partnerships such as that with R+V Versicherung play a central role in sustainably strengthening the competitiveness of the insurance industry. With R+V Versicherung, a key player is joining a strong community that includes insurance groups operating internationally and nationwide, leading regional and specialty insurers, renowned technology companies, startups, select universities, and a dedicated investor community.
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