SiriusPoint Hires CTO to Lead its Technology Drive
SiriusPoint Ltd. (NYSE: SPNT) has appointed Darryl Siry as Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. Siry will lead the global technology function, focusing on developing a modern operating platform and launching an insurtech incubator for new digital products. Prashanth Gangu, COO, expressed confidence in Siry's expertise to drive tech-enabled innovation. Previously with ProSight Specialty Insurance Group, Siry brings a wealth of experience in digital transformation. SiriusPoint aims to strengthen its tech foundation to enhance its position in the insurance industry.
- Darryl Siry's appointment as CTO may accelerate the company's transformation into a tech-enabled insurer.
- Siry's previous experience in launching insurtech platforms could enhance SiriusPoint's digital product offerings.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SiriusPoint Ltd. (“SiriusPoint” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SPNT), an international specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced that Darryl Siry will become Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately.
Mr. Siry will be responsible for SiriusPoint’s global technology function, with a focus on building a modern technology and operating platform to position the company for growth. He is also responsible for standing up an insurtech incubator that will launch new digital products and solutions.
Reporting to Prashanth Gangu, Chief Operating Officer and President of Insurance and Services, Mr. Siry is an experienced technology, marketing and operations executive. He will be working on developing an efficient, effective and scalable operating platform for all SiriusPoint operating entities and maximizing the value of SiriusPoint’s insurtech partnerships and investments.
“We are delighted that Darryl has joined our leadership team,” said Mr. Gangu. “We launched SiriusPoint with a vision and intention of becoming a tech-enabled (re)insurer and driving disruptive change in the industry. Hiring Darryl, an experienced insurance executive with strong entrepreneurial DNA, will accelerate our efforts.”
Chairman and CEO of SiriusPoint, Sid Sankaran, commented: “I am very excited about Darryl’s hire as a step towards our future as an innovative (re)insurer. We are committed to building a strong technology foundation to ensure that SiriusPoint is an industry leader in this regard.”
Mr. Siry joins SiriusPoint from ProSight Specialty Insurance Group, a specialty insurance company, where he served as Chief Technology and Operations Officer. At ProSight, he led a portfolio of initiatives including digital transformation, customer experience and vendor management. He was also responsible for leveraging technology and operations to drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the ProSight Operating platform while delivering awesome customer experiences. As President of ProSightDirect, he launched an Insurtech platform that provided small business professionals with a simple insurance buying experience and a fully online end-to-end servicing platform.
Prior to ProSight, Darryl founded NewsBasis, an online service for PR professionals and journalists targeting small businesses. He also ran Marketing, Sales and Communications during the early growth stage at Tesla when the Roadster was launched. Prior to Tesla, Darryl held various executive roles at Fireman’s Fund / Allianz.
About SiriusPoint
SiriusPoint Ltd. (SiriusPoint) is a top 20 global insurer and reinsurer providing solutions to clients and brokers in almost 150 countries. Bermuda-headquartered with offices around the world, we are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (SPNT). We write a global portfolio of Accident and Health, Property, Liability and Specialty business, combining data and creative thinking to underwrite risks with skill and discipline. With over
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