DENVER (February 22, 2024) - Arturo, the property intelligence company that delivers portfolio-wide underwriting, risk, claims and catastrophe-driven event insights, announces the appointment of Jeffrey Taylor as Chief Strategy Officer. This appointment comes as Arturo prepares to expand into adjacent markets and further deliver on its mission to provide actionable property intelligence and risk profiles that better protect our world. 

Taylor has hit the ground running and has already made an impact on product development and partnerships, both with an eye for greater penetration and adoption in the insurance industry as well as expansion within the greater property ecosystem. Taylor brings a great deal of experience to this role, having worked at Xactware from 1992 to 2007 which was subsequently acquired by Verisk, where he remained until 2023. In those years, he served in a variety of leadership roles as President of 3D Visual Intelligence, President of Geomni, Vice President of Geospatial Solutions, and Vice President for Xactimate. 

“There are great headwinds plaguing the P&C insurance industry. Climate change has made it much harder to measure risk today, and legacy systems and outdated datasets are not helping. Today’s insurance customers want what anyone wants: clarity, a fair price, fast service, and to be made whole, but the aforementioned problems are holding the industry back from meeting those expectations,” said Taylor. “That’s why I’m excited about this opportunity. Arturo has a lot of potential with their strong foundation of accurate, fast property intelligence. And it’s not data in a vacuum; it has a proven record of helping carriers do everything from alleviating the burden on customers at quote to getting people help faster than ever before in the wake of some of the most catastrophic natural disasters.” 

In addition to his years pioneering some of the keystone solutions of the insurance industry, especially as it relates to real property, his career includes several construction industry years with Home Depot managing large custom home projects and as a roofer. This hands-on and up-close experience with property degradation and repairs brings a unique lens to Arturo’s specialty in remote analysis of property conditions, especially after a natural disaster. Taylor’s appointment solidifies the strides Arturo has taken in expanding their offering to assist with claims and catastrophe response. 

“In our industry, there isn't a more respected or experienced person than Jeff. Jeff has a tremendous track record and has led many transformational movements within insurtech. We are thrilled to have him join our team and help lead Arturo into the future,” said Marty Smuin, CEO at Arturo. 

Jeff recently served on the board of Vexcel Imaging and is active in several charitable organizations, including the Primary Children’s Hospital in Utah. 

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About Arturo

Arturo’s AI-based solution helps insurers securely underwrite risks, efficiently allocate resources, and lower claims cost across their book of business, allowing them to focus on what matters most: the customer, and our shared commitment to protecting our world. See more about what Arturo can do at arturo.ai.