Daniel Chavenson
About Daniel Chavenson
Daniel Chavenson is the Vice President of Insurance at Cover Genius with a robust background in strategy and corporate development within the insurtech industry.
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Daniel Chavenson is currently the Vice President of Insurance at Cover Genius. He has held this position since 2023.
Professional Experience at Embroker
Daniel Chavenson worked at Embroker in various capacities from 2017 to 2021, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. He began as Director of Business Development, progressed to Director of Strategic Initiatives, and subsequently served as Vice President of Strategy. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in the company's successful $100M Series C fundraising and conceptualized the Embroker Startup Program, the industry's first fully digital D&O insurance solution tailored for venture capital-backed technology companies.
Roles at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
From 2009 to 2013, Daniel Chavenson worked at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. in different roles within the Financial Institutions Group. He started as an Underwriter in Greater New York City Area, then moved to a Senior Underwriter position, transferring to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2012. His responsibilities included underwriting financial sectors and contributing to risk assessments.
Academic Background
Daniel Chavenson holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. He also earned a BA in Economics from Vanderbilt University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008.
Industry Contributions and Expertise
Daniel Chavenson has a strong background in developing new and complex business models within the insurtech industry. He has experience negotiating with strategic partners and managing technical product buildouts in high-growth environments. His notable contributions include the creation of the Embroker Startup Program and his strategic role in Embroker's significant Series C funding round.