MGT Insurance, the first AI-driven neo-insurer dedicated to transforming commercial property and casualty (P&C) insurance for brokers and small business owners, has announced two key leadership appointments: Joe Barneson as Head of Engineering and Eric Bloedorn as Head of Data & Technical Product.
Barneson, an accomplished engineering and product executive with over 15 years of experience in venture-backed startups, joins MGT to lead its engineering efforts.
Known for his success in scaling teams and delivering cutting-edge solutions, Barneson has held prominent leadership roles, including CTO at Bunker and VP of Engineering at Bold Penguin.
At MGT, he will be responsible for driving the development of advanced technological systems designed to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
“I’m thrilled to join MGT Insurance during this exciting time in the company’s growth,” added Barneson. “The opportunity to leverage AI and modern technology in building a next-generation insurer is unparalleled, and I look forward to driving meaningful impact and working alongside the talented and experienced leadership team at MGT.”
Bloedorn, an experienced product management leader, joins MGT with over a decade of expertise in insurance, technology, and data.
Most recently, he served as Director of Product Management at Bold Penguin, where he spearheaded transformative projects that streamlined the insurance quoting and underwriting processes.
In his new role at MGT, Bloedorn will lead data strategy and drive technical product innovation, helping to accelerate the company’s growth and enhance its capabilities.
“Joining MGT Insurance is an incredible opportunity,” commented Bloedorn. “The company’s vision for harnessing data and technology to transform the insurance landscape is inspiring, and as the importance of data continues to grow in insurance, I’m eager to contribute to the company’s continued success.”
Michael Topol, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of MGT Insurance, said: “Joe and Eric are exceptional leaders with deep expertise in their respective fields, using technology and data to drive innovation in insurance.
“We are at a critical juncture in our development and their addition to our team marks a significant step forward in our mission to apply AI and Big Data to revolutionise insurance for small businesses across the country – we’re thrilled to have them onboard.”
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