Brown & Brown appoints Stephen Boyd to lead technology and digital strategy

Florida-based broking firm Brown & Brown has appointed Stephen Boyd as senior vice president of technology, innovation, and digital strategy.

Boyd’s new role will include working closely with business leaders within the company’s four business segments to finetune long-term technology roadmaps that drive the development of innovative, industry-leading insurance products and solutions.

He will report directly to president and chief executive Powell Brown.

Boyd previously held the role of president and chief operating officer of Arrowhead General Insurance Agency and was a senior leader within Brown & Brown’s National Programs Segment.

“I am excited to have Steve leading the team responsible for driving Brown & Brown’s ongoing digital transformation,” said Brown. “His experience as an operator and a former CIO makes him well equipped to lead our efforts in technology going forward. He has been a key driver of the Company’s innovation agenda for the last few years.”

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