Career moves

Insurers including AIG, Travelers, Liberty Mutual and CNA have announced new staff in roles that will drive tech innovation throughout the year.

Shelia Anderson is tasked with modernizing core and developing new applications for customers.

New technology organization structure aims to improve customer experience, CIO says.

Puneet Bhasin arrives at the carrier by way of Waste Management, and will lead the company's new multi-year digital transformation initiative.

The former Esurance VP says incumbent carriers have an advantage in underwriting expertise and should explore emerging technologies to boost that.

Digital transformation of the insurance industry is leading to big increases in IT staff for some companies.

Bahr Omidfar is responsible for strategic direction of architecture and application development for the commercial insurer.

The tech leader will stay on until a replacement is named.

Kerry Goff previously served as senior director of infrastructure architecture and engineering for the life insurer.

Former chief claims officer Glenn Shapiro takes on a new role with telematics as a priority.