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We’re putting life  into insurance

healthŌme® is combining traditional insurance structures with health navigation and human connection to challenge the way precision healthcare is accessed, financed, and delivered.

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healthŌme® Values

We fundamentally believe that people are the most important part of our business –
PEOPLE, PLANET, PROFIT in that order, period!

How we operate

We move quickly but thoughtfully. We are a meritocracy with zero tolerance for corporate nonsense and politics. We value trust and nurture talent. We don’t get hung up on titles and everyone has a say.

Our philosophy

Our success is measured by policyholder experience, health outcomes and enjoying coming to work. We treat policyholders like one of our own and when advocating for their health, we never quit.

What we believe

Big challenges are worth tackling to solve big problems. We think big but practically, and we’re passionate about having a positive impact. Social responsibility and doing the right things are coded into our DNA.

Meet the Leadership Team

This isn’t just a section on our website. We really hope you will have the opportunity to meet us so you can experience our passion for solving the problems of health inequities through insurance-based Ōmics products and supporting services for yourself.

Darren is an accomplished leader and seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience focused on driving healthcare innovation and transforming organizations. His impressive track record of leadership roles includes the former Managing Director of Champions Oncology, founder and CEO of Reframe Health, and Chief Product Officer and Head of Programs and Market Intelligence at Genomic Life. Originally from the UK, Darren was a regular healthcare commentator for BBC before relocating to the US to continue to make a significant impact on the healthcare industry.
Darren Rowe

CEO

David served as the Managing Director for Wamberg Genomic Advisors, specializing in life insurance companies. Prior to this, he held the position of CEO at AALU for thirty-three years. During his tenure, David demonstrated a consistent commitment to providing leadership, strategic vision, and continuity to AALU’s Board of Directors. Under his leadership, AALU experienced significant growth. David understood the importance of a unified life insurance industry, emphasizing the need for a clear, unified voice to be presented to Capitol Hill.
David Stertzer

Co-Founder, Secretary-Treasurer

Kim is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the genomics industry. Her career has spanned across several prestigious organizations, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Applied Biosystems, and Illumina. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiology from Southern Illinois University and an Executive MBA from Pepperdine, which have equipped her with a unique blend of scientific and business acumen. Her passion for connecting people with cutting-edge technology and scientific advancements continues to inspire her work.
Kim Scott

Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer

Camilo is a results-driven insurance industry professional and management consultant with over 15 years of experience heading technology initiatives and building high-performing teams. During his tenure as head of the Hannover Re Project Management Office, he was responsible for driving program and project management, strategic planning, and tactical execution in traditional and Agile environments. His experience in the insurance industry has provided him with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in this space.
Camilo Moncada

Chief Operating Officer

Dave has been leading and building high-quality software teams for over 30 years. His skill set spans numerous domains, most recently as VP of Informatics and CTO at Kailos Genetics for ten years. He previously held positions as a CAD Software Architect at Intergraph Corporation and Director of Software Development and at ThermoFisher Scientific where he lead agile, multi-site teams of developers, testers, project managers, and business analysts in the design and implementation of high-quality software solutions.
David Kloske

Chief Technology Officer

Terri is an expert product management professional with over 10 years of experience leading the development and implementation of digital solutions. Her deep experience has enabled her to develop a unique skill set that spans the entire product development lifecycle. Terri acquired extensive knowledge by working in product development for companies ranging from strategic start-ups to large global corporations, including Nissan. Terri holds a B.S. degree and a master’s degree in Human Resources Development from Vanderbilt University.
Terri Kinloch

Chief Experience Officer

Ashley is a detailed communications professional with over 10 years of expertise in leading teams and curating, managing, and implementing impactful marketing experiences. With a strong background as a strategic consultant, program manager, and project manager, Ashley brings a wealth of expertise to healthŌme. Ashley holds a B.A. degree in Communication, Public Relations, and Marketing from the University of West Florida.
Ashley Ferrell

Head of Marketing Communications

Martin is healthŌme’s legal counsel and a partner at Kirkpatrick & Sabarsky LLP, the company’s outside law firm. He previously worked at Latham & Watkins LLP as a transactional attorney and for Bear Stearns as an investment banker with a focus on financings and mergers and acquisitions in the life sciences sector. Martin subsequently served as in-house counsel and VP of corporate development for Diversa Corp., as well as CEO and CFO for Cellana LLC.
Martin Sabarsky

Legal Counsel

Board of Directors

Anne Melissa has enjoyed a long and successful career in corporate and public sector leadership roles. She led the modernization of insurance departments in Connecticut and Illinois, having been recruited by Governors of both major political parties. She grew the Institutional Insurance Division of Massachusetts Mutual Group from startup to $13 billion is assets under management.
Anne Melissa Dowling

Chairperson

Julian is an actuary with over 37 years of experience pricing and underwriting health products and currently serves as Vice President of Hannover Re’s Health Solution business unit.
Julian Whitekus

VP, Hannover Re America

Darren is an accomplished leader focused on driving healthcare innovation. He was the former Managing Director of Champions Oncology, founder and CEO of Reframe Health, and Chief Product Officer as well as the Head of Programs and Market Intelligence at Genomic Life. Originally from the UK, Darren was a regular healthcare commentator for BBC before relocating to the US.
Darren Rowe

CEO, healthŌme, Inc.

Strategic Partner & Investor

Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (Hannover Re US) and healthŌme® have entered into a strategic partnership making Hannover Re US the exclusive reinsurer for healthŌme’s new innovative cancer product. The collaboration aims to provide customized, disease-specific insurance that goes beyond traditional financial protection, covering cancer prevention through survivorship. Hannover Re US will support healthŌme with marketing as well as provide risk management, actuarial, and underwriting consultation. 

Hannover Re US, which is licensed and/or accredited in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, is one of the North American life and health reinsurance subsidiaries of the Hannover Re Group. Hannover Re, with gross premium of more than EUR 33 billion, is the third-largest reinsurer in the world. It transacts all lines of property & casualty and life & health reinsurance and is present on all continents with more than 3,500 staff. Established in 1966, the Hannover Re Group today has a network of more than 170 subsidiaries, branches and representative offices worldwide. The rating agencies most relevant to the insurance industry have awarded Hannover Re outstanding insurer financial strength ratings: Standard & Poor’s AA- “Very Strong” and A.M. Best A+ “Superior”. For more information, visit www.hannover-re.com.

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