A glimpse into the work of an InsurTech company CTO
Today, we would like to introduce ELEMENT’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Henning Groß. Henning joined ELEMENT in January 2017, when we turned our innovative concept into a reality and then a fully licensed insurance company.
We are proud of our journey and the tremendous progress achieved with Henning’s support and expertise. In the following pages, we invite you to take a look at his work at the heart of our company.
E: How did you find your way to ELEMENT and what is your professional background?
To be honest, I didn’t look for ELEMENT — instead, ELEMENT found me. I was unexpectedly approached with the opportunity to join a brand-new insurance technology company with ambitions to become the digital insurance product factory. Not too bad, you may think, but I actually stood still for a moment and thought to myself…insurance?! Yet upon further reflection about the technology and product potential, and given my previous market expertise, it made total sense… So, I said yes.
Previously, I was responsible for Axel Springer’s premium content platform — including the paywalls of major publications. I was also part of Upday’s founding team, and as such I was involved in product discovery and the ramp-up of the organization until the app went live.
“Early on, I realized that insurance needs more than just digitalization or innovation — it also needs new, unique ideas and approaches. Therefore, we must offer bespoke, personalized, adaptable products if ELEMENT is to succeed.”
All in all, I bring the necessary mix of skills and expertise to this role. At the same time, I am happy to be part of a company with so many opportunities for further professional growth, and I therefore look forward to a new set of exciting professional challenges at ELEMENT.
