José P. Vega
About José P. Vega
José P. Vega is the Director of Insurance for Latin America at Cover Genius, with extensive experience in the insurance and financial sectors, and a strong background in strategic planning and international market development.
Title
José P. Vega is the Director of Insurance - LatAm at Cover Genius. He has held this position since 2021, where he oversees insurance operations across Latin America.
Professional Experience at Cover Genius
José P. Vega currently works at Cover Genius as the Director of Insurance - LatAm. He has been with the company since 2021. In this role, he manages insurance solutions and partnerships across Latin America, contributing to the company's expansion and operational efficiency in this region.
Career History and Experience
José P. Vega has extensive experience in the insurance and financial sectors. Prior to his work at Cover Genius, he held several important positions: International Business Partner at AXA Partners (2018-2021), Vice President, Latin America at AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (2013-2018), Latin America Business Development Director at Maiden Holdings Ltd. (2012-2013), Latin America Insurance Manager at GM Financial (2008-2012), European Regional Manager at Great American Insurance Group (2001-2008), Product & Relationship Manager at Citibank N.A. - Corporate Bank (1997-2000), and Pension Fund Consultant - Union Capital AFAP at Citi (1996).
Education and Academic Credentials
José P. Vega has a robust academic background. He earned an MBA in Finance & International Business from the University of Cambridge (2000-2001), an MSc. in Agricultural Economics from the University of California, Davis (1996-1997), a Diploma in Economics from Universidad de la República (1995-1996), and a BSc. in Agricultural Engineering from the same institution (1990-1995). He completed his primary and secondary education at Christian Brothers College (1977-1989).
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
José P. Vega is multilingual, fluent in Spanish, English, Portuguese, and Italian. He has deep expertise in Captive Insurance and Protected Cell Insurance. His knowledge spans various insurance products, including Branded Automotive Insurance Products, Bancassurance Schemes, and Cyber Insurance. José is experienced in strategic planning, business development, and mergers & acquisitions, focusing on multi-channel international markets development and insurance solutions for digital, point-of-sale, and broker channels.