Chief Data Officer

New York Life announced Alain Biem in the newly created role of chief data science officer.

Don Vu, who previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and WeWork, will lead a new AI and data team.

MetLife has hired Carolina Stein, who will be based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

In other news: Breeze's new hire; Guidewire acquires HazardHub; New York Life partners with Empathy.

Ali Shahkaram has been with the company since 2012.

Chief data officers are being appointed to oversee governance efforts, articulating a data vision, defining a data strategy and driving execution.

Aetna, MetLife and CareFirst BlueCross and Blue Shield will be honored for their efforts at the Drexel LeBow Analytics 50 Awards Ceremony.

John Sells had led the data organization for the workers' compensation insurer

As business leaders build a deeper understanding of analytics success, IT leaders must establish the right skills, tools and technologies.

Ultimately, a digital strategy must focus on improving business processes and outcomes, like offering new digital products or increasing your customer engagement.