Bestow Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments

Bestow, a leading insurance technology platform, has announced the addition of three new hires that will help drive its next growth phase. These leaders reinforce Bestow’s ability to unlock digital transformation and growth across the life insurance industry.

David Malenoir-Evans joins Bestow as its Chief Product Officer, responsible for product strategy and execution. He has a successful track record scaling products and platforms across AI, SaaS, and fintech while holding senior roles at MetaMap, Procore, and Dataminr. At Bestow, he will focus on enhancing the company’s integrated technology platform, designed to modernize the life insurance industry by replacing outdated, fragmented systems.

Doug Brewster joins Bestow as Vice President of Finance, where he will oversee financial strategy and operations. Before joining Bestow, Doug was a key leader on the finance teams at Tecton, Confluent, and Okta. Doug brings a wealth of experience scaling best-in-class SaaS companies across growth and IPO stages.

Pete Schiller is the Vice President of TPA Services, driving the next generation of insurance operations and administration capabilities for numerous Tier-1 life insurance carriers. With an extensive background in sales, QA, and customer service performance, Pete is well-positioned to deliver operational excellence to carriers, agents, and policyholders. Under Pete’s leadership, the team is focused on improving automation and self-service to drive a more efficient user experience that exceeds industry norms.

“David, Doug, and Pete are not just skilled leaders; they are builders who align closely with Bestow’s culture and team,” said Jonathan Abelmann, President and co-founder of Bestow. “They have started laying the groundwork for ongoing innovation as we expedite product launches. I am confident their leadership will help Bestow and our carrier partners transform the insurance industry.”

Bestow is the modern technology platform for the life insurance industry. Bestow’s solutions empower insurers to achieve growth and profitability at unparalleled speed. Whether launching innovative life and annuity products, expanding distribution channels, or delivering a seamless customer experience, Bestow eliminates the inefficiencies of outdated legacy systems. By enhancing carriers’ financial, actuarial, and distribution capabilities, the company is redefining what’s possible in life insurance and driving the industry forward.