Ronald Kasteel becomes Chairman of Simplifai

Leading insurance technology expert Kasteel takes the helm of Simplifai to drive the company’s global expansion and set new standards for AI-powered claims solutions Renowned industry leader strengthens board of directors

Simplifai, a leading provider of Agentic AI for insurance claims, has appointed Ronald Kasteel, co-founder of Keylane, as Chief Executive Officer. With a remarkable track record of building Europe’s leading core insurance platform, Kasteel will drive Simplifai’s global growth strategy and forge key industry partnerships.

Management of expansion and strategic partnerships

After founding Keylane in 2012 with private equity backing, Kasteel led the company through rapid expansion and several acquisitions, cementing its reputation as Europe’s leading provider of core platforms for insurance and pensions. His success story continued as head of the listed consultancy Ordina and in numerous non-executive roles at major insurtech companies.

Expertise in technology-driven transformation

Kasteel brings extensive experience from leadership and board roles, helping companies achieve growth and successful exit transactions. At Simplifai, he will now focus on strengthening governance and expanding global operations to position the company as the preferred AI partner for insurance claims worldwide.

Accelerating the transformation of the insurance industry

“Simplifai is opening the next chapter in the transformation of the insurance industry,” says Kasteel. “Just as Keylane has modernized the core processes of insurers, Simplifai will revolutionize claims processing: with more speed, precision and transparency thanks to human-centric AI agents.”

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