During this Vision Dinner, Marc van Erven, CEO of ARAG SE Netherlands and member of the Group Executive Committee of ARAG SE, and Pieter J.G. de Ree, CIO and IT Director at ARAG Rechtsbijstand, will present how the company embeds technology and AI into its long-term strategy. Together, they will elaborate on ARAG’s strategy and the implementation of AI in the workplace, demonstrating how AI Legal Assistants increase efficiency and improve the experience for both clients and employees. They will also address strategic factors such as data quality, technological infrastructure, compliance & risks, and furthermore, the cultural and organizational challenges of this transformation.
Leaders in IT, Technology, Digital Transformation, and Innovation
CPD Points | 2 points
17:30 | Start of program (including presentation, discussion and 3-course dinner)
20:30 | End of formal program, opportunity for informal networking
Language: English
Restaurant de HFSLG, Bosch en Duin
Chief Information Officer and Director IT
Since 2023, Pieter has held the position of CIO and Director of IT at ARAG Rechtsbijstand. Prior to this, he held several senior management roles at the Social Insurance Bank (SVB) and ProRail. With a strong background in IT leadership, infrastructure management, and information governance, he brings solid expertise in strategic planning and operational management. Pieter aligns IT with business operations, consistently driving meaningful improvements and sustainable growth within organizations.
CEO
Marc van Erven has been the CEO of ARAG SE Nederland since September 1999. Under his leadership, ARAG has grown into an organization of more than 800 professionals committed to making legal services accessible and affordable for everyone.
Under Marc’s leadership, ARAG has developed into a Smart Insurer, with strong investments in digital innovation, on-demand legal services, and strategic collaborations. He is actively committed to the integration of technological innovation and social objectives, with the aim of achieving legal empowerment and making a real social impact.
Technology is a key driving force behind ARAG’s ambition to become the leading legal problem-solver in the Netherlands. For ARAG, innovation is not just about introducing new tools, but about fundamentally transforming the customer experience, claims handling, and internal processes with the help of smart technology.
During this Vision Dinner, Marc van Erven, CEO of ARAG SE Netherlands and member of the Group Executive Committee of ARAG SE, and Pieter J.G. de Ree, CIO and IT Director at ARAG Rechtsbijstand, will present how the company embeds technology and AI into its long-term strategy. Together, they will elaborate on ARAG’s strategy and the implementation of AI in the workplace, demonstrating how AI Legal Assistants increase efficiency and improve the experience for both clients and employees. They will also address strategic factors such as data quality, technological infrastructure, compliance & risks, and furthermore, the cultural and organizational challenges of this transformation.
This evening offers valuable insights into how AI can be successfully integrated within an organization, along with the lessons learned and the success factors behind ARAG’s progress. The presentation serves as a starting point for a discussion among peers. You are welcome to participate!
