InsurAngels Suisse, an angel investor network devoted to insurance opportunities, has expanded its Board of Directors with the addition of Massimo Michaud and the appointment of Ursula Freuler-Büchel as Director of the association.

The non-profit association, founded August 2023, aims to promote the creation, development, financing and transfer of companies whose activities are directly or indirectly related to the insurance industry.

Its members are potential investors who enable the market entry of new insurance products, technologies and services with their knowledge and capital.

Michaud join’s the InsurAngels Suisse’s Board as an expert in insurance, innovation and corporate governance. He was CEO of Allianz, AXA and Aviva in Italy, among other companies, before supporting a number of start-ups as an investor and advisor.

In her new role, Freuler-Büchel will be responsible for the association’s operational activities, in support of the Board of Directors.

She was previously Director of the Insurance Institute of Switzerland, an association dedicated to the continuing education of insurance professionals.

Michel Ruggaber, President and co-founder of InsurAngels Suisse, commented: “With Massimo’s experience and network, and Ursula’s associative skills, we are putting in place a winning team for the development of our network of business angels dedicated to insurance start-ups”.