Novarica president and CEO Matt Josefowicz says that recent carrier developments prove that 2015 was a banner year for insurance leadership in technology.

Jose Mercado has been named chief technology officer at Metromile, a pay-per-mile car insurer, effective immediately. Mercado will continue to report directly to CEO Dan Preston, Metromile said.

The insurer is offering coursework and job placement for U.S. military veterans interested in IT careers.

Tony Kuczinski, President and CEO of Munich Re America, takes over duties in the short term.

Alan Schnitzer, 49, who leads Travelers’ business-and- international insurance segment, will become CEO Dec. 1.

Petersmark has nearly 35 years’ experience as an information technology professional and executive in the insurance industry.

Organizations are overhauling their job descriptions for CIOs and CTOs -- and drawing up new descriptions for emerging leaders like chief data officers.

Deloitte has identified insurance technology strategies that explore the role of the CIO, race Moore’s Law and more.

Deloitte has identified insurance technology strategies that explore the role of the CIO, race Moore’s Law and more.

More than two-thirds of participants reported that Agile had improved end-user satisfaction with delivered projects, relationships between business and IT and IT job satisfaction, according to a report from Novarica.

Combining the operations of two insurance giants likely would require months of research, as well as an increase in headcount and IT expenditures, at least in the short term.

Previously head of U.S. claims, Nicole Goodwin will replace Gary Head.

Mo Tooker will oversee underwriting across small commercial, middle market, large commercial and personal lines segments and will lead the development of the company’s underwriting approach for new markets and growth areas, The Hartford said.

Pair Programming and other Agile development methods are helping Allstate and others find the best route on their digital journeys.

Eric Pruss will lead personal-insurance products and also oversee the farm and ranch insurance business; he previously worked for Fireman’s Fund Insurance, which was acquired by Ace Ltd.

There's still time to submit nominations for exemplary female executives at your insurance company,

The LumenLab "has been established to develop disruptive new business models in the areas of wellness, wealth, and retirement," the company says.

More insurance companies are using their financial strength to support technology startups. We uncover some key partnerships formed this year.

With the gold medal-winning U.S. Women's Soccer Team parading not far from the INN offices, taking a moment to reflect on Women in Insurance Leadership.

It’s not often one gets a chance to revisit a past development effort, but it’s just that kind of unique opportunity that makes one’s development life just a little bit sweeter.