MGT Insurance Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments
MGT Insurance, a pioneering AI-driven neo-insurer focused on revolutionizing commercial property and casualty (P&C) insurance for brokers and small business owners, is delighted to announce two significant leadership appointments: Joe Barneson as Head of Engineering and Eric Bloedorn as Head of Data & Technical Product.
Joe Barneson, an esteemed engineering and product executive with over 15 years of experience in dynamic venture-backed startups, joins MGT to spearhead its engineering endeavors. Renowned for his adeptness in scaling teams and delivering state-of-the-art solutions, Barneson has previously held pivotal leadership roles, including CTO at Bunker and VP of Engineering at Bold Penguin. At MGT, his primary focus will be on driving the development of innovative technological systems aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and scalability.
“I’m thrilled to join MGT Insurance during this exciting phase of the company’s evolution,” expressed Barneson. “The opportunity to integrate AI and contemporary technology in building a next-gen insurer is unparalleled. I eagerly anticipate making a significant impact and collaborating with the talented leadership team at MGT.”
Eric Bloedorn, a seasoned product management expert, brings over a decade of experience in insurance, technology, and data to MGT. His most recent role was as Director of Product Management at Bold Penguin, where he led transformative initiatives that optimized the insurance quoting and underwriting processes. In his new capacity at MGT, Bloedorn will steer data strategy and drive technical product innovation, facilitating the company’s expansion and enhancing its capabilities.
“Joining MGT Insurance is an extraordinary opportunity,” Bloedorn remarked. “The company’s vision of harnessing data and technology to revolutionize the insurance sector is inspiring. With the growing significance of data in insurance, I am eager to contribute to the company’s enduring success.”
Michael Topol, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of MGT Insurance, stated: “Joe and Eric are exceptional leaders with profound expertise in utilizing technology and data to propel innovation in insurance. We are at a pivotal moment in our development, and their inclusion in our team signifies a substantial step forward in our mission to apply AI and Big Data to transform insurance for small businesses nationwide – we’re thrilled to have them onboard.”
