Funk joins Acrisure from Palantir, where he served as Global Head of Insurance. Greg Williams, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Acrisure, said that the company has invested heavily in AI and technology to help clients grow and succeed. Over the past twelve years, Acrisure has grown revenue more than one hundred and thirty-fold by staying true to its mission of delivering the solutions clients want and need through any medium they desire. Williams added that bringing Funk onto the leadership team will expand and accelerate the value Acrisure delivers to clients, partners and colleagues worldwide.

Funk expressed enthusiasm about joining Acrisure, noting that the company’s vision for technology and AI is extraordinary. He said he is excited to help drive the next wave of innovation and impact for clients and partners as the company reaches an important inflection point.

Funk holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering from Stanford University and pursued PhD studies at the University of Cambridge before joining Palantir in 2014 as one of its early commercial forward-deployed engineers.

Mark Wassersug, Chief Operating Officer of Acrisure, said that Funk’s appointment underscores Acrisure’s position as an industry innovator. He highlighted Funk’s track record at Palantir and expertise in AI as key assets that will drive continued growth and transformation at the company.