Jeff Palm Appointed Allianz SVP, CIO

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America named Jeff Palm as the new SVP and CIO. In his new role, Palm will be responsible for leading the Allianz Life IT organization and will report to Walter White, SVP and chief administrative officer.

“As we continue to focus on technology as a critical driver of our business success, Jeff's experience and leadership will be important to the growth and profitability of our business,” White said. “By adding Jeff’s expertise to our current IT senior leadership team, we are exceptionally well-positioned for technology execution and innovation.”

Palm served as managing director – Technology at RBC Dain Rauscher since 2001. Prior to RBC Dain Rauscher, Palm held senior leadership roles in technology at Fingerhut/Federated, American Express and Booz, Allen & Hamilton.