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Pan‑American Life Insurance Group Appoints Miguel Edwards as Senior Vice President – Chief Information Officer
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January 21, 2020
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New Orleans, LA – January 21, 2020 – Pan‑American Life Insurance Group (PALIG), a leading provider of life, accident and health insurance throughout the Americas, today announced the appointment of Miguel Edwards to the role of Senior Vice President – Chief Information Officer. With nearly 20 years of information technology experience, Mr. Edwards joins PALIG with a proven track record as a transformational leader.
“Miguel brings leadership, technical expertise, credibility, and accountability to the creation and ongoing definition of PALIG’s technology strategy and operations,” said José S. Suquet, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of Pan‑American Life Insurance Group. “He will place special emphasis on continuing our digital transformation and modernization, keeping a pulse on emerging technologies and collaborating to support cyber security protocols.”
Mr. Edwards will also join PALIG’s Executive Management Committee and will work closely with senior leadership to deliver technology solutions that support strategic imperatives and business objectives.
Most recently, Mr. Edwards was CIO with Kemper Insurance. He led the technology strategy and execution of Kemper Life and Health, including the development of an across‑the‑board modernization strategy that included talent, infrastructure, process operations, and front‑line distribution technologies. Previously, Mr. Edwards was Vice President, Strategy and Operations – Allstate Brand Distribution, for Allstate Insurance Company. Over a six‑year period, he led several initiatives for Allstate, including strategic and operational aspects of the Independent Agency Channel and enterprise initiatives to reach and serve multicultural market segments.
Mr. Edwards earned his Bachelors in Business Administration from the Metropolitan College of New York, and an MBA from Rider University.
ABOUT PAN‑AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE GROUP (PALIG)
Pan‑American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) is a leading provider of life, accident, and health insurance, serving more than 7.3 million customers across the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Founded in 1911 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, PALIG operates through over 30 member companies and 2,200 employees with a presence in 22 countries. Backed by a Financial Strength Rating of A (Strong) from Fitch Ratings and A (Excellent) from AM Best, PALIG offers top‑rated individual and group insurance products, along with employee benefits designed to support lifelong well‑being. Guided by a purpose — to be there when people need us most — PALIG is committed to delivering both financial protection and benefits solutions. Learn more about how they are people you can trust for life at palig.com.
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