Matthew Rasmussen
About Matthew Rasmussen
Matthew Rasmussen serves as the Regional Vice President of Sales for Insurance in North and South America. He has a strong background in finance and extensive experience in the insurance sector, particularly in driving growth and automation in customer experiences.
Current Role at Ushur
Matthew Rasmussen serves as the Regional Vice President of Sales for Insurance in North and South America at Ushur. He has been in this role since 2023. In this position, he focuses on insurance automation, aiming to create frictionless customer experiences. His expertise in the insurance sector supports Ushur's mission to enhance operational efficiency through innovative technology.
Previous Experience in Sales and Insurance
Matthew Rasmussen has extensive experience in the sales and insurance sectors. He worked at Unqork as the Vice President of Sales - Insurance for North America from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he held the position of Regional Account Director at Unqork for one year. His role at FRISS as Vice President of Sales - North America lasted from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, he was a Digital and Data Sales Lead at Guidewire Software from 2014 to 2020, where he contributed to sales strategies across North and South America.
Educational Background
Matthew Rasmussen studied Finance at the University of St. Thomas, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He furthered his education at the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business, achieving a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from 2006 to 2008. His academic background in finance supports his professional roles in sales and insurance.
Volunteer Experience
Matthew Rasmussen has a history of community involvement, notably serving as the Co-Chair of Volunteer Recruitment at Minds Matter from 2011 to 2014. In this role, he contributed to the organization’s mission of supporting high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds through mentorship and educational opportunities.
Proven Track Record in Sales
Matthew Rasmussen has a proven track record of driving growth in global markets, particularly within Fortune 1000 companies. He specializes in the Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance and Life & Annuity (L&A) Insurance sectors. His history includes achieving Enterprise SaaS sales quotas from 2014 to 2022, demonstrating his effectiveness in translating strategy into actionable sales motions and building strong relationships.