We are Akur8
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Our vision
Our mission
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Our values
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We challenge the unbearable status quo
We strive for innovation and for the transformation of the insurance industry. But we command change only when it is needed and has genuine virtuous impact.
We disrupt the known, organize the unknown
We work without borders. We have the ability to challenge ourselves to adapt to unknown scenarios, in all kinds of contexts. We thrive in structuring what is hardly structurable.
We are AI-driven but refreshingly human
Akur8 is an artificially-intelligent solution but humanity always comes first, within our team, with our clients and with our solution. Our AI is Transparent and human-controlled.
We build things that last
We build long-standing, robust and reliable solutions for new and century-old insurance companies. We are here to stay.
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People
Akur8 is a multinational company with offices in Paris, London, Milan, Cologne, New York, Atlanta, Montreal and Tokyo.
Our senior management team comes from a broad spectrum of industries including insurance, strategy consulting, technology and more. They are focused on the ongoing development and growth of a healthy and respectful management culture.
At Akur8, we believe diversity is a prerequisite to delivering superior value. Our employees have a wide range of backgrounds including academically, professionally, geographically and gender related. We remain dedicated to building a culture that is inclusive and that enables our talent to thrive and grow. We recruit with this in mind and are committed to hiring diverse candidates globally.
Key figures about our employees
We recruit different profiles across our 8 offices.
Frequently Asked Questions about Akur8
Who is the CEO of Akur8
Samuel Falmagne is CEO and co-founder of Akur8. He started his tech career at IBM, where he spent 15 years in various international sales and management positions. He then joined Shift, an AI fraud detection Insurtech company, as Head of Sales, where he played a key role in driving its international expansion, notably in the US. After 2 years at Shift, Samuel decided to apply his insurtech expertise by transitioning to entrepreneurship and co-founding Akur8 to disrupt the insurance pricing sector with Transparent AI.
Who is on Akur8’s management board?
Samuel Falmagne (CEO), Brune de Linares (Chief Client Officer), Franck Zerbib (Chief Technology Officer), Delphine Marsh (Chief People Officer), Jean-Marie Saudin (Chief Financial Officer), and Félix d’Alançon (Chief Operating Officer).
When and why was Akur8 founded?
Akur8 was founded in 2018 after a four-year R&D effort led by a team combining actuarial and data science expertise. We started from a clear conviction: transparent AI can transform insurance pricing and empower actuaries to make better, faster decisions with full governance. Our solution launched in 2019, and today 300+ clients worldwide trust Akur8.
How many employees does Akur8 have?
Akur8 has 200+ employees across eight offices worldwide, representing 40+ nationalities and speaking 30+ languages.
What is Akur8?
Akur8 is a SaaS company offering Akur8 Pricing and Akur8 Reserving, platforms built specifically for insurers. We serve 300+ insurance companies in 40+ countries, including AXA, Generali, Munich Re, MAPFRE, HDI, Tokio Marine, and MS&AD. More than 3,000 actuaries use Akur8 daily to build pricing models and reserving projections across all lines of business. We’re 200+ employees across eight offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.
In which countries does Akur8 operate?
We support insurers worldwide, with customers in more than 40 countries spanning six continents.
