Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with René Knapp, Member of the Management Board at UNIQA Insurance Group, about navigating corporate leadership in times of uncertainty and rapid technological change.
They explore how the insurance industry is transforming through AI and digitization, why long-term thinking remains a competitive advantage, and how companies can build cultures that truly drive change. René shares insights on shifting from role-based to skills-based organizations, making HR a strategic business driver, and measuring people impact through data and KPIs. He also discusses the importance of collaboration, adaptability, and AI literacy as key skills for the future, and how UNIQA is working to balance employee satisfaction with high performance in a complex, evolving environment.
00:00 Intro
02:05 The insurance industry: image vs reality
04:54 Labor market & stability trends
06:57 AI & transformation challenges
10:12 Building culture at UNIQA
13:08 Sustainability in insurance
14:24 Cultural shift over time
18:03 HR as a strategic driver
23:33 Measuring HR success
25:28 Hidden talent & skills over degrees
28:11 Skills-based organization
31:02 Reducing complexity & adapting faster
32:22 Breaking silos & collaboration
36:42 Top 3 future skills
37:44 Rapid-fire round
39:00 One wish for the future
39:28 Closing
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In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with René Knapp, Member of the Management Board at UNIQA Insurance Group, about navigating corporate leadership in times of uncertainty and rapid technological change.
They explore how the insurance industry is transforming through AI and digitization, why long-term thinking remains a competitive advantage, and how companies can build cultures that truly drive change. René shares insights on shifting from role-based to skills-based organizations, making HR a strategic business driver, and measuring people impact through data and KPIs. He also discusses the importance of collaboration, adaptability, and AI literacy as key skills for the future, and how UNIQA is working to balance employee satisfaction with high performance in a complex, evolving environment.
00:00 Intro
02:05 The insurance industry: image vs reality
04:54 Labor market & stability trends
06:57 AI & transformation challenges
10:12 Building culture at UNIQA
13:08 Sustainability in insurance
14:24 Cultural shift over time
18:03 HR as a strategic driver
23:33 Measuring HR success
25:28 Hidden talent & skills over degrees
28:11 Skills-based organization
31:02 Reducing complexity & adapting faster
32:22 Breaking silos & collaboration
36:42 Top 3 future skills
37:44 Rapid-fire round
39:00 One wish for the future
39:28 Closing
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Welcome to WeAreDevelopers, Europe’s leading platform for connecting companies with top tech talent! We understand the challenges HR professionals and recruiters face in bridging the gap with developers—and we’re here to help overcome them.
Stay ahead with Tech Recruiting Insights, our bi-weekly newsletter designed specifically for HR leaders and recruiters. Get the latest trends, tech job market insights, leadership strategies, and employer branding tips. Subscribe now at wearedevelopers.com/business/newsletter.
Looking to hire developers or position your company as an employer of choice? Explore our recruiting platform at wearedevelopers.com/en/business.
Join the HR Leaders Summit, Europe’s premier event for HR and work innovation, embedded within the WeAreDevelopers World Congress. Network with, learn from industry experts, and uncover cutting-edge strategies in employer branding, talent acquisition, and work culture.
