InsurTech Magazine July 2022 | Page 52

PEKIN INSURANCE

Amy Bingham , VP and CIO of Pekin Insurance , tells us about digital transformation and app development in the world of insurance

One of the longest-established insurance companies in the US , Pekin Insurance was founded in 1921 and has recently celebrated its centennial anniversary . Originally launched as a solution to pre-war automobile insurance , the company has grown and expanded its offerings into the P & C market .

More recently , it has been tasked with the challenge of digitally transforming its business processes , as well as introducing lean and agile principles to its IT operations . With a robust culture of progression and innovation , Pekin Insurance has made extraordinary progress in this journey , driving forward new IT initiatives while also launching cutting-edge products and services .
Bingham joined the company in late 2021 , taking on the role of VP and CIO . Her responsibilities include managing the dayto-day operations of the IT department at Pekin Insurance . She partners closely with the business to deliver on the key outcomes and priorities , in alignment with Pekin Insurance ’ s strategic goals and objectives .
With an impressive career prior to joining Pekin Insurance , Amy spent 21 years with the number one P & C insurer in the United States : “ With all this experience in IT throughout my career journey , I ' ve been very intentional in pursuing opportunities that really broaden my experiences , exposing me to new facets of IT and the organisation
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