ANNELOES HESEN
Managing director, product lead for consumer and commercial
Marsh L.L.C.
New York
Age: 39
As the managing director in Marsh L.L.C.’s digital, data and analytics group, Anneloes Hesen is responsible for driving the development of innovative products powered by digital technology as well as for spearheading Marsh’s insurtech strategy. She joined Marsh in 2009 in its insurer consulting group and became responsible for product development and operations of MarketConnect, its technology platform for insurers.
Job change over the next 10 years
I am proud to work in the insurance industry at such an exciting time. Digital disruption is coming from various directions, including changes in consumer behavior, increased readiness to purchase insurance online, the explosive growth in data, abundance of insurtech startups and the availability of more sophisticated analytical tools. The need for a workforce skilled in technology and data, along with an ability to drive change will continue to increase. This will allow brokers such as Marsh to better understand clients and serve as true risk advisers.
Advice to someone starting in the business
Be curious, ask questions and enjoy getting to know the industry. Learn all you can from the insurance experts.
Best-kept secret about insurance
Insurance is going through an exciting time, making this a great industry to own and in which to drive change. I would also highlight the vast amount and variety of data that will continue to become available, with endless possibilities to develop unique insights and new products.
Something people don’t know about you
One of my more memorable (and risky) experiences as a teenager was skydiving in Cuba.
Favorite meal
Gratin dauphinoise, ratatouille, madeleine and tarte tatin made by my French family-in-law. Fresh white asparagus.
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