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Zurich Insurance deploys AI across 5 countries
Zurich Insurance has deployed Cytora's agentic AI platform across
Zurich is shifting to a self‑serve deployment model, upskilling its teams to remove vendor dependencies and launch new markets, according to the press release. Prior to the deployment, Zurich's underwriters manually reviewed every risk submission.
Arch Insurance North America names chief information officer
Arch Insurance North America has appointed Imran Jalozie as chief information officer, the company announced. In this role, Jalozie will lead enterprise IT infrastructure and delivery while advancing platform modernization and large-scale transformation.
Jalozie joined Arch in 2022 as VP, IT application development, and has served as interim CIO for Arch Insurance since May 2025. He brings more than 22 years of experience in IT and leadership positions.
"This appointment recognizes Imran's dedicated leadership and our confidence in his ability to expand the scope and delivery speed of Arch's technology-driven solutions," said Brian First, president of Arch Insurance,
Kin Insurance names chief product officer
Kin Insurance has appointed Douglas Everson to the position of chief product officer. Everson previously served as a product leader at the company, helping expand operations from three states to 14 and extending offerings beyond home insurance into auto insurance and home financing.
"The decisions we make around product strategy and execution compound over time," said
Everson, prior to Kin, held product leadership roles at Amazon and Goldman Sachs' Marcus business.
Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation appoints CEO
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) announced the appointment of
Lowery-Biggers brings more than 30 years of experience to the role. She previously served as president of Lloyd's North America and held executive leadership positions at The Navigators Group, Inc., Wells Fargo Insurance, Inc., and Marsh McLennan Companies, Inc.
Protective Life CEO to retire
Protective Life Corporation announced that CEO Rich Bielen will retire at the end of 2026, with president and CFO Paul Wells set to succeed him as president and CEO effective January 1, 2027. The company, a subsidiary of Daiichi Life Group, Inc., also announced the year-end retirements of two other executives: Scott Adams, EVP and chief transformation & strategy officer, and Mark Drew, EVP and chief legal officer.
Wells was appointed president and CFO in January, having previously served as CFO from 2022 to 2025. He has spent 20 years at Protective in various roles. Bielen has served as president and CEO since 2017. Bielen spent 35 years at Protective and served as 2025 chair of the American Council of Life Insurers.
"Paul brings a strong leadership mindset, a focus on the customer and a commitment to teamwork that aligns closely with our strategy and culture," said Michael J. Morrissey, chairman of Protective's board of directors,
This roundup was created with AI assistance. A Digital Insurance editor reviewed each item before publication.
