Pool Re creates new role to accelerate digital transformation

UK government-backed terrorism mutual reinsurer Pool Re is keen to optimise its operations through new digital initiatives, product devemoplement and internal change management with the hiring of Katy Huang.

The reinsurer has appointed Huang as head of digital transformation, a newly-created role focussing on the company’s technical process optimisation and digital product development and implementation.

Huang will lead the design and implementation of Pool Re's digital strategy, managing both the in house IT team and outsourced partners. She will report to Tracey Paul, chief strategy and communications officer at Pool Re.

Huang has over 20 years’ experience in management consulting, with a focus on the re/insurance industry. Since 2013 she has been an independent consultant working with companies such as Hiscox, Charles Taylor Adjusting and Bought By Many. Prior to that, Huang was the business manager for Beazley’s political risk, standalone terrorism and contingency group for five years, where she led the digitalisation of the group’s underwriting process and its broker system. Between 2000 and 2008, Huang held roles at Lloyds Banking Group, Moet Hennessy Diageo China and McKinsey & Company.

Paul said: “At Pool Re, technology and innovation are the key drivers of what we offer our clients. We are keen to optimise Pool Re’s operations through new digital initiatives and to advocate best digital practice across all levels within the company. Katy will be instrumental in designing our digital strategy and advising on the internal digital change management. Her technical background and experience in the industry will be a great asset to the team and we are very pleased to announce her appointment today.”

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