QUENTIN COLMANT
EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
Q . COULD YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR EARLY CAREER ? WHAT DREW YOU TO INSURANCE AND HOW HAS THE INDUSTRY EVOLVED ?
» My entry into the insurance industry was quite unexpected . After completing two Master ’ s degrees in engineering science and applied mathematics , I initially aimed for a career in investment banking . However , I remembered a moment from my childhood when I participated in a small marathon at the age of 7 and received a pin from Assurances Générales de France , a major French insurance company that was later acquired by Allianz . That memory sparked
QUENTIN COLMANT
TITLE : CEO COMPANY : QOVER INDUSTRY : EMBEDDED INSURANCE LOCATION : BELGIUM
Quentin Colmant is the CEO and co-founder of Qover , an insurtech company launched in 2016 . With a background in multi-country insurance operations , Qover has become a pioneer in embedded insurance orchestration , providing insurance solutions across 32 countries . Under his leadership , Qover has won a Technology Pioneer award from the World Economic Forum for its innovative approach to insurance integration . my curiosity , so I sent my CV to AGF , secured an interview and was offered a job as the chief of staff to the COO .
During my early years at Allianz , I pursued an MBA while gaining valuable experience in the insurance sector . This combination of academic learning and hands-on experience provided me with deep insights into the industry .
Since then , the industry has evolved significantly with a strong focus on digital transformation . Insurers are now leveraging technologies like data analytics and AI to improve efficiency , personalise products and enhance customer experiences . The rise of insurtechs and embedded insurance has also made accessing insurance easier and more integrated into everyday life , aligning better with modern consumer needs .
Q . INSURANCE IS A FIELD WITH CONSTANT INNOVATION . WHAT PERSONAL QUALITIES OR EXPERIENCES HAVE HELPED YOU STAY AHEAD IN SUCH A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT ?
» Resilience has been one of the most important qualities that has helped me navigate the constantly changing insurance landscape of insurance . This industry is full of challenges – from regulatory changes to the rapid pace of technological advancements – and resilience has enabled me to adapt quickly and continue pushing forward . My background in engineering and finance has given me a strong analytical mindset , while my diverse roles in strategy , consulting and
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