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.

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

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As the two companies consolidate IT, their valuable and voluminous data will revolutionize their risk assessments and customer interactions, industry experts say.

Ace will own 70 percent of the company after the transaction closes, and Greenberg will lead the combined insurer, the companies said Wednesday in a statement.

Towers Watson hopes to jump-start distribution of its technology services, including private health insurance exchanges and analytics, in the merger with insurance broker Willis.

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Paul Holden joins the third-party administrator after several stints at claims technology companies.

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Annabell Bexiga joins the company as commercial insurance business information officer, reporting to AIG CIO Phil Fasano.

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James J. Shea, a former QBE VP responsible for integrating the Australian insurer’s information technology systems, and Eugene Fallon, an outside consultant, allegedly defrauded QBE over two years.