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Andreas Buelow

Partner

Andreas has 20 years of experience as an advisor to decision-makers on successful strategic transformation, and as an executive in the insurance sector.

Areas of Focus

Education

International University of Monaco
Master of Business Administration
University of Hohenheim
Master in Economics (Diplom-Oekonom)

Past Experience

Roland Berger
Partner
Allianz
Deputy Regional CFO (role at exit)

Andreas is a Partner in our Middle East team, based in our Bahrain office. He is a member of the Middle East Partner Group and the Financial Services Practice and has a strong focus on insurance. He also has a deep passion for serving his Bahrain-based clients in the public and private sectors.

Andreas is a topic expert in:

  • Developing and implementing corporate strategies
  • Transformation and cultural change in complex settings
  • Operating models and governance of holding companies
  • Insurance and the digitalization of insurance business/operating models

Prior to joining Arthur D. Little, Andreas worked for Roland Berger in its Middle East team from 2012 to 2021, and for Allianz Group from 2002 to 2009 in various managerial and executive roles in Munich and Bahrain. From 2009 to 2011, Andreas pursued an entrepreneurial interest in Bahrain.

Andreas holds an MBA from the International University of Monaco in the Principality of Monaco, and a master’s degree in Economics from the University of Hohenheim in Germany. He speaks English, German, French, and Italian fluently, and is becoming conversational in Arabic.

Together with his wife, Wiebke, and son, Felix (born in 2016), Andreas lives in Bahrain. As a resident since 2008, he is very passionate about Bahrain’s history and culture. He also races cars in a national amateur series in Bahrain, enjoys reading a lot, and is deeply interested in value investing.

The open insurance conundrum: Bridging innovation & reality
Financial services
The open insurance conundrum: Bridging innovation & reality
Open insurance — sharing insurer-held data and capabilities within a specialized partner ecosystem — offers benefits to customers and industry players alike. As a key enabler for embedding insurance solutions within product and service purchases, it provides customers greater convenience, flexibility, and personalization. For insurers, it allows for better targeting, efficiency, product/service enhancement, and data accuracy. Yet there are significant barriers hindering progress toward the open insurance model.
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7 levers to excel in claims management
Financial services
7 levers to excel in claims management
The claims management process is critical for the success of insurance companies, affecting profitability as well as being a key factor in determining overall customer satisfaction. Building on real experience with top insurers as well as targeted interviews and workshops, this Viewpoint sets out a “best practice” approach for achieving claims management excellence across seven levers, with an emphasis on the interplay between technology and people.
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Transforming insurance through AI
Financial services
Transforming insurance through AI
José González, Andreas Buelow, Bohumil Hyánek
The insurance landscape is on the brink of a transformational shift, driven by the convergence of data and artificial intelligence (AI). In a world where information is at the core of accurate pricing, and a business where innovation reigns supreme, leaders must embrace technological advancements to thrive in the digital era. In this Viewpoint, we embark on a journey through the promising future of insurance, exploring how AI technology revolutionizes the use of data in every aspect of this age-old sector.
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CHARTING THE COURSE
Public sector
Charting the course
At a country level, digitalization is seen as a driver of economic growth and skilled jobs creation. While the term “digital economy” is not new, recent developments mean policy makers must now rethink their digitalization agendas. Firstly, digitalization has become a critical factor in maintaining economic competitiveness, as it permeates all economic sectors, disrupting traditional production and exchanges and creating new growth opportunities. Digitalization is no longer optional – those that don’t adopt it risk falling behind.
Find out more
Optimizing SME insurance claims
Financial services
Optimizing SME insurance claims
Claims handling can be a complex, challenging process that requires specialized knowledge, skills, and resources. When it comes to commercial multi-risk insurance products, a wide range of internal and external factors accentuates the difficulties insurers face. This Viewpoint looks at how insurance companies can effectively tackle the five biggest challenges when it comes to multi-risk business and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) claims handling.
Find out more
ESG: Last call to take effective action
ESG: Last call to take effective action
Find out more

Andreas is a Partner in our Middle East team, based in our Bahrain office. He is a member of the Middle East Partner Group and the Financial Services Practice and has a strong focus on insurance. He also has a deep passion for serving his Bahrain-based clients in the public and private sectors.

Andreas is a topic expert in:

  • Developing and implementing corporate strategies
  • Transformation and cultural change in complex settings
  • Operating models and governance of holding companies
  • Insurance and the digitalization of insurance business/operating models

Prior to joining Arthur D. Little, Andreas worked for Roland Berger in its Middle East team from 2012 to 2021, and for Allianz Group from 2002 to 2009 in various managerial and executive roles in Munich and Bahrain. From 2009 to 2011, Andreas pursued an entrepreneurial interest in Bahrain.

Andreas holds an MBA from the International University of Monaco in the Principality of Monaco, and a master’s degree in Economics from the University of Hohenheim in Germany. He speaks English, German, French, and Italian fluently, and is becoming conversational in Arabic.

Together with his wife, Wiebke, and son, Felix (born in 2016), Andreas lives in Bahrain. As a resident since 2008, he is very passionate about Bahrain’s history and culture. He also races cars in a national amateur series in Bahrain, enjoys reading a lot, and is deeply interested in value investing.

The open insurance conundrum: Bridging innovation & reality
Financial services
The open insurance conundrum: Bridging innovation & reality
Open insurance — sharing insurer-held data and capabilities within a specialized partner ecosystem — offers benefits to customers and industry players alike. As a key enabler for embedding insurance solutions within product and service purchases, it provides customers greater convenience, flexibility, and personalization. For insurers, it allows for better targeting, efficiency, product/service enhancement, and data accuracy. Yet there are significant barriers hindering progress toward the open insurance model.
Find out more
7 levers to excel in claims management
Financial services
7 levers to excel in claims management
The claims management process is critical for the success of insurance companies, affecting profitability as well as being a key factor in determining overall customer satisfaction. Building on real experience with top insurers as well as targeted interviews and workshops, this Viewpoint sets out a “best practice” approach for achieving claims management excellence across seven levers, with an emphasis on the interplay between technology and people.
Find out more
Transforming insurance through AI
Financial services
Transforming insurance through AI
José González, Andreas Buelow, Bohumil Hyánek
The insurance landscape is on the brink of a transformational shift, driven by the convergence of data and artificial intelligence (AI). In a world where information is at the core of accurate pricing, and a business where innovation reigns supreme, leaders must embrace technological advancements to thrive in the digital era. In this Viewpoint, we embark on a journey through the promising future of insurance, exploring how AI technology revolutionizes the use of data in every aspect of this age-old sector.
Find out more
CHARTING THE COURSE
Public sector
Charting the course
At a country level, digitalization is seen as a driver of economic growth and skilled jobs creation. While the term “digital economy” is not new, recent developments mean policy makers must now rethink their digitalization agendas. Firstly, digitalization has become a critical factor in maintaining economic competitiveness, as it permeates all economic sectors, disrupting traditional production and exchanges and creating new growth opportunities. Digitalization is no longer optional – those that don’t adopt it risk falling behind.
Find out more
Optimizing SME insurance claims
Financial services
Optimizing SME insurance claims
Claims handling can be a complex, challenging process that requires specialized knowledge, skills, and resources. When it comes to commercial multi-risk insurance products, a wide range of internal and external factors accentuates the difficulties insurers face. This Viewpoint looks at how insurance companies can effectively tackle the five biggest challenges when it comes to multi-risk business and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) claims handling.
Find out more
ESG: Last call to take effective action
ESG: Last call to take effective action
Find out more

More About Andreas
  • International University of Monaco
    Master of Business Administration
  • University of Hohenheim
    Master in Economics (Diplom-Oekonom)
  • Roland Berger
    Partner
  • Allianz
    Deputy Regional CFO (role at exit)