Matan Slagter is the CEO and co-founder of Armadillo, a pioneering technology company on a mission to remove the headache from homeownership through a modern, digital-first home warranty solution. With Armadillo, Matan is redefining how consumers protect their homes, streamlining the process of repairing or replacing critical systems and appliances with simplicity, transparency, and speed.
Before launching Armadillo, Matan spent nearly a decade at AIG, where he held senior leadership roles including Managing Director and Head of Market Disruption for Personal Insurance. There, he led transformative efforts to reimagine the insurance experience by driving partnerships, embedding new technologies, and launching innovative propositions across global personal lines. His previous roles also include Chief of Staff to AIG’s Personal Insurance CEO, giving him deep strategic exposure to a $10B+ portfolio spanning homeowners, auto, travel, and warranty products.
Earlier in his career, Matan held actuarial and pricing roles at SCOR and Mercer, building the analytical foundation that informs his sharp product instincts and customer-centric approach. He is a proud graduate of Binghamton University, where he earned degrees in Economics and Mathematics and received the Guardian Award for a perfect score on Actuarial Exam P.
Matan Slagter will bring his expertise to the stage at Tariff Turbulence: What it Means for Risk, hosted by InsurTech NY on June 3, 2025 at SJU, 101 Astor Place in NYC. He is a featured speaker on the panel: “Navigating the Political Shockwaves: Tariffs, Trade Policy, & Insurance” alongside Kevin Chen, CIO at Horizon Financial.
With his rare combination of insurance leadership, actuarial rigor, and startup innovation, Matan continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in claims and consumer protection.
