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Thursday, 21 March, 2019

Dr. Alexander Erdland appointed to the advisory board of Eucon Group

Dr. Alexander Erdland (67) joined the advisory board of the Eucon Group. The former president of the German Insurance Association (GDV) and long-standing CEO of the financial services group Wüstenrot & Württembergische AG was appointed to the advisory board on 1^st February 2019. Eucon is a medium-sized digitalization expert that uses data and process intelligence to support the digital transformation of companies in the insurance, automotive and real estate sector.

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“Alexander Erdland is well acquainted with the opportunities and challenges of the digital and cultural transformation in the insurance industry,” comments Eucon CEO Sven Krüger. “We are delighted to have such a successful insurance manager at our side to support us strategically and accompany our growth trajectory.”

Eucon offers insurers modular solutions to automate claims processes and supports them on their path to intelligent and connected claims management. With the help of technologies such as artificial intelligence, the company is developing solutions for a fully digitalized end-to-end process – for both motor vehicle and property claims management.

“Insurers today are dealing with informed customers who have high expectations of speed, transparency and service – especially in the event of a claim,” says Mr. Erdland. Only if the providers succeed in reliably creating a positive customer experience will they be able to continue playing a part in the insurance market of the future. He continues: ”Eucon can offer insurers crucial support on their path into the digital future thanks to its in-depth data, technology and industry expertise. I look forward to accompanying them along this road.“

After graduating in business administration and law, Alexander Erdland worked as a research assistant at the Chair of Finance at the Fernuniversität Hagen, where he also earned his doctorate. After various positions on the boards of the Cooperative Financial Network, he joined the financial services group Wüstenrot & Württembergische AG. After his departure, Mr. Erdland remains active in various financial, scientific and cultural committees.