Jeremy Wieber
About Jeremy Wieber
Jeremy Wieber serves as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Strategic Partnerships at Upfort, where he focuses on fostering innovation in fintech and insurtech through strategic alliances. He has extensive experience in the insurance sector, having held various leadership roles at Farmers Insurance Group of Companies prior to his current position.
Current Role at Upfort
Jeremy Wieber serves as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Strategic Partnerships at Upfort. He has held this position since 2023, working remotely from locations including San Francisco, California, and Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this role, he focuses on developing strategic partnerships that drive innovation and growth within the fintech and insurtech sectors.
Previous Experience at Farmers Insurance Group
Before joining Upfort, Jeremy Wieber worked at Farmers Insurance Group of Companies for nine years. He served as the Executive Director of Strategic Distribution & Partnerships from 2014 to 2023, where he was responsible for negotiating partnerships and developing strategies. Prior to this role, he was the Direct Sales Operations Manager from 2011 to 2014, overseeing sales operations.
Education and Academic Background
Jeremy Wieber studied at Davenport University, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in e-business from 2004 to 2006. He also attended the University of Michigan from 1999 to 2001. Earlier in his academic career, he studied General Business Administration and Management at Grand Valley State University from 2001 to 2004.
Expertise in Strategic Partnerships
Jeremy Wieber specializes in forming strategic alliances with insurtech companies to enhance customer value and improve insurance policies. His expertise includes managing large accounts with insurance companies and affinity groups, as well as a strong background in surplus lines and personal lines within the insurance sector.
Focus on Growth Strategies
In his current and previous roles, Jeremy Wieber focuses on driving profitable growth strategies through alternative distribution channels. He engages in negotiations and strategy development aimed at fostering innovation in the fintech and insurtech industries.