Erie Insurance names Tim Shine to new SVP, information technology role

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Erie Insurance has appointed Tim Shine as Senior Vice President of Information Technology, effective May 19, 2022. Shine, who has been with Erie since 1999, will focus on enhancing sales and product technology as part of the company's ongoing technology transformation across personal and commercial lines, as well as Erie Family Life. He brings 25 years of experience and has previously led modernization efforts in core insurance systems. Erie Insurance, rated A+ by A.M. Best, is ranked among the top insurers in the U.S. based on direct premiums.

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• Appointment of Tim Shine as SVP in IT expected to drive technology transformation.
• Shine has 25 years of experience, improving core systems and user experience.
• Erie Insurance is recognized as a top-tier insurer, rated A+ by A.M. Best.

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Shine will focus on sales and product technology, leading ERIE's technology transformation across personal lines, commercial lines and ERIE Family Life

ERIE, Pa., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Erie Insurance (NASDAQ: ERIE) today announced the promotion of Tim Shine to senior vice president in IT, focused on sales and product technology. The appointment was effective May 19.

Shine will report to ERIE CIO Partha Srinivasa in this newly created role and focus on sales and product technology, leading ERIE's technology transformation across personal lines, commercial lines and ERIE Family Life.

Shine, most recently vice president of information technology, brings 25 years of professional technology experience rooted in software engineering to this new SVP role. Since joining ERIE in 1999, Shine has led the modernization of the company's core insurance systems, including the delivery of the Quoting and Application System (QAS), ERIESecure Business and ERIE Express Life.

"I'm excited to align Tim to our top priorities of modernizing and transforming our core platforms," said Srinivasa in announcing the appointment to ERIE employees. "During his time at Erie Insurance, Tim has helped shape a more contemporary user experience for our agents, driven greater efficiencies in our policy processing and greatly accelerated the adoption of data and cloud capabilities."

Prior to ERIE, Shine held technology roles at State Farm and General Electric Transportation. He earned his bachelor's degree in management information systems from Gannon University.

About Erie Insurance
According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 11th largest homeowners insurer, 13th largest automobile insurer and 13th largest commercial lines insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written. Founded in 1925, Erie Insurance is a Fortune 500 company and the 19th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. Rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, ERIE has more than 6 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia. News releases and more information are available on ERIE's website at www.erieinsurance.com.

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SOURCE Erie Indemnity Company

FAQ

What is Tim Shine's new role at Erie Insurance?

Tim Shine has been appointed Senior Vice President of Information Technology.

When was Tim Shine appointed at Erie Insurance?

Tim Shine was appointed on May 19, 2022.

What will Tim Shine focus on in his new role?

He will focus on sales and product technology, leading technology transformation.

What is Erie Insurance's rating by A.M. Best?

Erie Insurance is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best.

What does Erie Insurance rank among U.S. insurers?

Erie Insurance is the 11th largest homeowners insurer and 13th largest automobile insurer in the U.S.