Joachim Ziegler - Board Member

Q: Where is Joachim based?

Joachim is based in Oberhaching, Germany .

Q: What languages does Joachim speak?

Joachim speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Joachim have?

Joachim has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Joachim has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months . Note that Joachim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Joachim's latest experience?

Joachim's most recent position is Board Member at InsurTech Hub Munich e.V. .

Q: What companies has Joachim worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Joachim has worked for InsurTech Hub Munich e.V. , Münchener Verein Versicherungsgruppe, Allgemeine Versicherungs-AG , Allianz Deutschland, and Marktmanagement .

Q: Which industries is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in industries like Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Product Development . Joachim also has some experience in Sales , Operations , and Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in industries like Insurance .

Q: Which business areas has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Product Development , and Project Management .

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Oberhaching, Germany

Experience

Dec 2023 - Present

2 years 4 months

Munich, Germany

Board Member

InsurTech Hub Munich e.V.

Strategic direction of InsurTech Hub Munich e.V.
Connecting insurers, startups, and tech companies as a central platform for insurance innovation
Promoting the technological transformation of member companies

Nov 2021 - Present

4 years 5 months

Munich, Germany

Head of General Insurance Department

Münchener Verein Versicherungsgruppe, Allgemeine Versicherungs-AG

Overall responsibility for product management, product development, underwriting, operations, claims, and innovation for private and commercial non-life insurance business (property, liability, accident, and motor)
Strategic realignment and transformation of the non-life division (responsible for projects, product portfolio renewal, portfolio and underwriting measures, operational efficiencies, and optimized claims management)
Implementation of a new core insurance system and oversight of policy migration
Opening up non-life broker distribution and platforms (comparison portals)

Dec 2020 - Oct 2021

11 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Tribe for Existing Customer Management and Data-Driven Customer Interaction

Allianz Deutschland, Marktmanagement

Built and led a cross-functional, agile tribe of over 60 people from sales, product teams, market management, IT, and operations
Strategic transformation to leverage potential in existing customers using innovative approaches (e.g., external triggers, data analytics)
Increased cross-selling rates, optimized campaign management, and improved agency and customer NPS

Apr 2016 - Dec 2020

4 years 9 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Portfolio Governance and Market Presence

Allianz Deutschland, Marktmanagement

Redeveloped the product development process for property, life, and health with a focus on customer orientation and time-to-market, and implemented governance for all Allianz Germany units
Responsible for overarching regulations of the Allianz Group's market presence in Germany and coordination of the market committee
Managed product portfolio analyses (customer/channels/market), including in the context of a group-wide harmonization of SMC non-life products

Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

1 year 3 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Project Manager

Allianz SE, Group Market Management

Development and implementation of growth strategies for major cities
Development of a cross- and up-selling initiative for global rollout
Driving change processes in various country organizations

Jun 2011 - Dec 2014

3 years 7 months

Weilheim in Oberbayern, Germany

Branch Manager, Weilheim Branch Office

Allianz Beratungs- und Vertriebs-AG

Steering a sales organization with 10 managers, 20 specialists, over 100 agents, and 80 salaried salespeople
Expanding cooperations with Volks- und Raiffeisen banks
Responsible for achieving targets in property, life, and health insurance, as well as funds business

Jan 2011 - May 2011

5 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Private Property Business, Munich Sales Directorate

Allianz Beratungs- und Vertriebs-AG

Expanding private non-life business under exclusive agency
Building a private non-life specialist organization
Optimizing the premium adjustment process in private motor

Jul 2007 - Dec 2010

3 years 6 months

Weilheim in Oberbayern, Germany

Area Manager for Agents, Weilheim Branch Office

Allianz Beratungs- und Vertriebs-AG

Managing 25 agents and 15 salaried salespeople
Responsible for achieving targets in property, life, and health insurance business
Responsible for recruiting, training and professional development

Oct 2005 - Jun 2007

1 year 9 months

Munich, Germany

Executive Assistant to Dr. Werner Zedelius, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE

Allianz SE, Growth Markets

Supporting the board in strategic and operational tasks
Preparing board documents, briefings for analyst meetings, as well as financial and market analyses for the Asia and Eastern Europe business
Preparing strategic and planning dialogues

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Insurance.

Insurance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Product Development, Sales, Operations, and Human Resources.

Project Management

Strategy

Product Development

Sales

Operations

Human Resources

Summary

Senior manager with extensive project experience and proven expertise in product development, market management, sales, and operations. Team-oriented leader for strategic transformation.

Skills

Agile Organization And Transformation, Scrum
Opex Black Belt
Specialist Attorney Course In Tax Law

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Jul 2004 - Jun 2005

Columbia University School of Law, Columbia Business School

Master of Laws in Business Law, Corporate Finance, and Capital Markets · Law · New York, United States · Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar

May 2002 - May 2004

Land Hessen

Second State Law Exam · Legal clerkship · Strasbourg, France · Top 10%

Feb 2001 - Apr 2002

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg

PhD in Law, The IPO of Subsidiaries · Law · Heidelberg, Germany · Magna cum laude

...and 3 more

Certifications & licenses

Specialist attorney course in tax law

OPEX Black Belt

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Insurance 20.5 y

Avg length 2 y 6 m

Longest experience 4 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Board Member, Head of General Insurance Department, Head of Tribe for Existing Customer Management and Data-Driven Customer Interaction

Main industries Insurance

Main business areas Project Management, Strategy, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Where is Joachim based?

Joachim is based in Oberhaching, Germany.

What languages does Joachim speak?

Joachim speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Joachim have?

Joachim has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Joachim has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Joachim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Joachim be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Joachim would be well-suited for roles such as: Board Member, Head of General Insurance Department, Head of Tribe for Existing Customer Management and Data-Driven Customer Interaction.

What is Joachim's latest experience?

Joachim's most recent position is Board Member at InsurTech Hub Munich e.V..

What companies has Joachim worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Joachim has worked for InsurTech Hub Munich e.V., Münchener Verein Versicherungsgruppe, Allgemeine Versicherungs-AG, Allianz Deutschland, and Marktmanagement.

Which industries is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in industries like Insurance.

Which business areas is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Product Development. Joachim also has some experience in Sales, Operations, and Human Resources.

Which industries has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in industries like Insurance.

Which business areas has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Product Development, and Project Management.

What is Joachim's education?

Joachim holds a Doctorate in Law from Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, a Doctorate in Law from Université Montpellier I and a Master in Law from Columbia University School of Law, Columbia Business School.

Does Joachim have any certificates?

Joachim has 2 certificates. These include: Specialist attorney course in tax law and OPEX Black Belt.

What is the availability of Joachim?

Joachim is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Joachim?

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