ABOUT US
COVU: A Team United by Values, Driven by Innovation
Founded by industry veterans, our diverse global team is dedicated to revolutionizing insurance with AI, driven by core values of trust, ownership, urgency, and exceeding customer expectations for everyone across the board!
OUR STORY
The Beginning of COVU
COVU was founded and advised by a team of insurance, finance, and tech industry veterans with a passion for transparent and unbiased advice. COVU's mission is to help both everyday people and professional advisors manage risk and insurance smarter. We help our customers find and fill their coverage gaps and achieve true peace of mind.
COVU works with a broad range of carriers and hand-picked agents while leveraging artificial intelligence and an outstanding service team to provide customers with simple one-stop shopping for insurance products.
OUR VALUES
Our Pillars for Excellence
Trust
Our words matter and we are reliable. We make impeccable agreements and stick to them.
Entrepreneurship
We own outcomes and do not need hand holding to see them through.
Beyond Expectations
We aim high to exceed expectations and consistently deliver memorable, delightful experiences.
Urgency
We act with urgency, prioritizing immediate actions that make a significant impact, recognizing that time is precious.
OUR LEADERSHIP
So Cutting-Edge, Even Our Photos are AI-Generated!
A team of industry veterans guiding your growth.
Amin Zarshenas
Chief Product Officer
Amin is a visionary leader in AI and machine learning with a Ph.D. in computer engineering and over a decade of experience across diverse industries. He has been instrumental in multiple startups, transforming innovative concepts into operational excellence.
At COVU, Amin leads the product and technology division, ensuring offerings are meticulously tailored to meet the sophisticated needs of insurance agencies.
Brian Bell
Chief Carrier Relations Officer
Brian's 16-year tenure spans the full spectrum of the insurance industry, building unmatched carrier relationships in the P&C marketplace and maximizing agency operations.
Brian opens doors to new markets and streamlines your operations, driving growth and operational efficiency in your agency.
Mo Safavi
Head of Growth
Mo embodies a rare fusion of design acumen and business acuity backed with his previously co-founded startup in the hospitality sector, pioneering a booking platform and management software for hostels.
As a founding member of COVU, he brings a deep understanding of design thinking to our team, driving growth initiatives that resonate with insurance agencies and propel their success.
Chaitanya Baddam
Chief Data Officer
Chaitanya, with over 18 years of technology leadership, has helmed the Salesforce Life Insurance digital ecosystems at John Hancock.
In her role, she drives our technology initiatives, ensuring our partners have cutting-edge digital platforms to manage their business operations and enhance customer experiences.
Arokiadoss Anthonimuthu
Chief Architect
Doss has over 20 years of experience as a technology innovator with a focus on insurance software systems architecture, design, and development for both Insurtech startups and established carriers, reshaping their technological landscapes.
At COVU, he spearheads our architectural efforts, providing insurance agencies with tailored, efficient solutions for optimized operations and scalability.
Anton Kovnir
VP of Product
Anton, our VP of Product, brings 15+ years of product management experience, with Insurtechs like at Wefox, Europe’s leading company.
In his role at COVU, Anton oversees product development, leveraging his expertise to enhance offerings and expand commercial presence, aiding agencies in optimizing operations and achieving growth.
Mickias Hailu
Head of Finance
Mickias brings extensive experience from insurance, fintech, and financial services, with successful investments and board roles at Portage Ventures and Core Innovation Capital.
At COVU, he drives strategic financial initiatives, ensuring stability and growth for insurance agencies, empowering them to thrive.
Jose Fernandez
Head of Operations
Jose brings a wealth of experience spanning claims, auditing, quality assurance, and sales, including a tenure as Director of Insurance at a national agency where he adeptly utilized technology for selling insurance across all
50 states.
In his role at COVU, Jose spearheads operational strategies that optimize book growth and enhance efficiency for insurance agencies to drive success for our partners nationwide.
Teh Chen
Head of Sales and Agency Partnerships
Teh is an accomplished sales and revenue executive with a documented track record of rapidly scaling revenue and profit with startups and Fortune 1000 companies in insurtech and insurance.
Currently, Teh is leading sales and agency partnerships strategies for COVU with the goal of helping agency principals successfully grow revenue and profit.
Michal Rames
Engineering Manager
Michal, our Engineering Manager, began programming at age 8 and became a professional developer by 15, he crafted his global career spanning continents and diverse roles from software engineer to CTO.
Michal leads COVU's engineering efforts, driving world-class practices to empower agencies with robust technological solutions.
Abhash Amatya
Director of Finance
Abhash has acquired multi-faceted expertise spanning finance, accounting, operations, and human resources integration, and has demonstrated a keen ability to manage cross-functional departments of multiple Insurtech startups.
Currently, he focuses on building sustainable finance & people workflows and integrating processes for COVU's growth-ready core team.