Patrick Bogaards
@patrickbogaards
Experienced insurance and finance professional focused on account management and strategic client advisory.
What I'm looking for
I am an insurance and finance professional with extensive experience in key account management, team leadership, and independent advisory services for corporate and private clients. I have a track record of developing sales networks, advising on investments and holdings, and providing end-to-end client support across insurance, banking, and investment products.
My career spans roles as Key Account Manager, Area Manager/Team Leader, Director, and self-employed advisor, where I led teams, managed client portfolios, and participated in strategic company decisions. I bring deep domain knowledge in insurance, investment funds, finance, leadership, and corporate development, and I seek to apply these strengths to deliver measurable client value and business growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Key Account Manager
Allrisk Leue & Nill Versicherungsmakler GmbH
Aug 2017 - Present (8 years 1 month)
Advise and support commercial customers, managing key accounts and delivering tailored insurance solutions to meet business needs since 2017.
Area Manager / Team Leader
Wiener Städtische Versicherung AG
Apr 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 3 months)
Led a team of external insurance consultants, oversaw advice and mediation of insurance and investment contracts, and drove customer acquisition and claims handling from 2016–2017.
Director
Werte Consulting AG
Apr 2010 - Oct 2015 (5 years 6 months)
Developed and managed a sales network of intermediaries and financial advisors, contributing to investment decisions and strategic company direction from 2010–2015.
Self-Employed Insurance Broker
Independent (Multiple Agent)
Feb 2009 - Oct 2015 (6 years 8 months)
Provided independent brokerage and asset advice across insurance sectors with ongoing client support and investment guidance focused on holdings investments from 2009–2015.
Client Advisor
Rudolf Kirner ERKA Metallwarenfabrik Ges.m.b.H
Jun 2008 - Feb 2009 (8 months)
Supported and acquired construction and corporate customers, prepared concepts and offers, and provided project support for metal cabinets and furnishings (2008–2009).
Insurance Advisor
Generali Versicherung AG
Feb 2006 - Dec 2007 (1 year 10 months)
Advised and mediated insurance and investment contracts, managed customer care, acquisition, offers and claims handling in field sales (2006–2007).
Telecommunication Technician
IT-Symbiose Sprachen- Daten- Bild - Kommunikations GmbH
Mar 2005 - Nov 2005 (8 months)
Provided technical support for telephone systems, programmed and maintained routers and systems, and supported acquisition of business customers (2005).
Account Manager B2B
Telekom Austria AG
Feb 2004 - Jun 2004 (4 months)
Supported and acquired SMB customers for telephony and data services, produced offers and competitive analyses in early 2004.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FH Wien der WKW
Master of Science, Business Management
2017 - 2019
Studied business management at FH Wien from February 2017 to January 2019.
Trainforce Akademie Austria
Corporate Advisory
2010 - 2010
Completed a short course on advising holdings in January 2010.
WIFI Steiermark / WKO
Commercial Investment Advice
2008 - 2008
Completed commercial investment advice training at WIFI/WKO Steiermark from January to March 2008.
Land Steiermark (Youth counselling)
Youth Counselling
2005 - 2005
Participated in 'No Budget – Advice for young people' counselling program with Land Steiermark in January–February 2005.
Telekom Austria AG (Apprenticeship)
Apprenticeship, Communication Technology
2000 - 2004
Completed an apprenticeship as a communication technician at Telekom Austria from September 2000 to February 2004.
Polytechnical School
1999 - 2000
Attended polytechnical school from September 1999 to July 2000.
Secondary School
1995 - 1999
Attended secondary school from September 1995 to July 1999.
Elementary School
1991 - 1995
Attended elementary school from September 1991 to July 1995.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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