BOXX Insurance taps Yoast, Itriago in expansion push

BOXX Insurance taps Yoast, Itriago in expansion push | Insurance Business Canada

Cyber

BOXX Insurance taps Yoast, Itriago in expansion push

Presidents to lead growth in their respective regions

Cyber

By
Terry Gangcuangco

Canada-headquartered cyber insurtech BOXX Insurance has announced key leadership changes as it focuses on expanding its presence across the Americas. Christyn Yoast (pictured left) has been appointed as BOXX USA president, while Hilario Itriago (pictured right), the former head of the US operations, will take on the newly created role of president for Latin America.

Yoast comes to BOXX with a wealth of experience, most recently serving as the North American head of distribution and underwriting at Beazley USA. She also played a significant role in leading the insurer’s global API strategy. Her credentials also include time spent at Amwins and AIG.

Commenting on her new role, Yoast stated: “The BOXX team shares an outstanding purpose and mission. They have already secured some great partnerships as a result, which speaks to the innovation they are introducing to the US cyber market. I am excited to pursue this opportunity and to lead BOXX USA into its next phase of growth.”

Meanwhile Itriago, who was pivotal in establishing BOXX in the US, will now concentrate on leading the company’s push into Latin America. Itriago has extensive experience in the region’s insurance market, having served as chief executive of RSA Latin America, overseeing operations across six countries. He is also the current chairman of Insurtech, a LATAM-focused insurtech accelerator.

“Millions of consumers in Latin America now enjoy the benefits of being online, and this is sparking the need for products like BOXX’s that help consumers and businesses stay ahead of digital threats,” Itriago noted.

BOXX CEO and co-founder Vishal Kundi highlighted the importance of both appointments in shaping the company’s future, saying: “We are excited to welcome Christyn to our leadership team. Her impressive background and track record of driving exceptional results make her the perfect fit to lead BOXX’s continued growth and innovation in the USA.”

Kundi added: “As we aim to advance our mission of creating a digitally safer world, Latin America is a natural next step. Hilario’s experience in the USA and deep connections within the LATAM insurance market will be invaluable in achieving this.”

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