Erie Insurance Appoints Jamie Neumaier as Chief Information Security Officer

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Erie Insurance has appointed Jamie Neumaier as the new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), effective September 10. Neumaier, who will report to Robert Ingram, has been with Erie since 2004 and has held various leadership roles in information security. He succeeds Keith Kennedy, who is moving to lead the company's innovation efforts. Erie Insurance is a major player in the insurance industry, ranked 11th in homeowners and 12th in automobile insurance in the U.S., with a strong A+ rating from A.M. Best.

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• Jamie Neumaier's extensive experience in information security since 2004 is expected to strengthen ERIE's cybersecurity operations.
• Neumaier's promotion could lead to improved management of information security policies and governance.

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• Change in leadership may raise concerns about continuity and the adaptation period for Neumaier in the CISO role.

ERIE, Pa., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Erie Insurance (NASDAQ: ERIE) today announced that Jamie Neumaier will assume the role of chief information security officer (CISO), effective September 10.

Neumaier will report directly to Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Robert Ingram to lead ERIE's cybersecurity operations and manage the company's information security policies, governance and architecture. He succeeds Keith Kennedy, ERIE's outgoing CISO, who has taken a new role leading the company's innovation area.

Neumaier joined Erie Insurance in 2004 as a lead information security analyst, was promoted to security architect in 2009 and has held various leadership roles in information security since 2010. He currently serves as VP, information technology and leads ERIE's information security department.

Before joining Erie Insurance, Neumaier worked at GE Transportation as a technical analyst where he led information security initiatives.

He earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a Master of Business Administration degree from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. He is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) through the International Information System Security Certification Consortium.

Neumaier will continue to work from Erie Insurance's home office in Erie, Pennsylvania.

About Erie Insurance
According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 11th largest homeowners insurer, 12th largest automobile insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written and the 16th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. The Group, rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, has nearly 6 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia. Erie Insurance Group is a Fortune 500 company.

News releases and more information about Erie Insurance Group are available at www.erieinsurance.com

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SOURCE Erie Insurance Group

FAQ

Who is the new Chief Information Security Officer at Erie Insurance?

Jamie Neumaier has been appointed as the new CISO at Erie Insurance, effective September 10.

What was Jamie Neumaier's role before becoming CISO?

Prior to his appointment as CISO, Neumaier was VP of information technology and led Erie Insurance's information security department.

When will Neumaier officially take on the role of CISO?

Jamie Neumaier will assume the role of CISO on September 10.

Why did Keith Kennedy leave the position of CISO at Erie Insurance?

Keith Kennedy has taken a new role leading the company's innovation area.

What does the appointment of Jamie Neumaier signify for Erie Insurance?

Neumaier's appointment signifies a focus on enhancing cybersecurity operations and information security governance at Erie Insurance.