Munich. June 25, 2025
In a landmark move for the German insurance sector, Retorio - the pioneer in AI-powered coaching, and the regional Vocational Training Institutes of the German Insurance Industry (BWVs), namely BWV Südwest, BWV Nord, and BWV Nordbayern-Thüringen, are announcing their official strategic partnership. Together, they aim to set new standards in sales enablement through the use of artificial intelligence.
A shared mission for the future of learning
The goal of the partnership is to lay the foundation for scalable, future-ready training across the German insurance landscape. Their joint mission: to provide sales talents in the insurance sector with practical, accessible, and psychologically safe exam preparation: anytime, anywhere, and alongside real-world practice.
“Choosing Retorio as a partner was a strategic decision that made perfect sense for us. We see Retorio as a highly trusted partner with outstanding expertise in AI-based coaching and training,” says Armin Lutz, Managing Director of BWV Nordbayern-Thüringen.
“As an experienced network in the insurance industry, we know what our members need. This collaboration brings together the best of both worlds. It ensures a tailored fit that is essential for gaining acceptance of AI-based learning and training programs, and for making the industry future-proof.”
Innovation through combined expertise: First avatar-based best-practice content for insurance
The first concrete outcome of this alliance is the development of avatar-based best-practice training content specifically for the insurance industry. This innovative content, created jointly by Retorio and the regional BWVs, will be available starting August 1, 2025, and will offer tailored learning paths to prepare sales employees for the practical proficiency exam in accordance with §34d of the German Trade Regulation Act.
By combining the BWVs’ long-standing industry experience with Retorio’s AI coaching, sales talents now receive the ongoing, personalized feedback that has been missing from traditional training—and that is critical for professional growth.
About the BWV (Vocational Training Institutes of the German Insurance Industry):
The BWV is Germany’s largest network for education and training in the insurance sector. It offers a wide range of qualification programs and is committed to developing talent across the insurance industry.
About Retorio:
Retorio is a leading provider of AI-powered coaching and training. Its platform leverages behavioral analytics and AI-driven simulations to enhance the performance of sales, service, and leadership teams worldwide.
