Concirrus enlists ex-Chubb/Mastercard exec for tech innovation boost

London-based insurtech Concirrus has enlisted a former Chubb and Mastercard executive to spearhead its product and innovation strategy.

Ruth Polyblank has been appointed as the company’s director of product strategy.

Polyblank, who is an advisor and writer on insurance innovation, joins from Mastercard where she held the role of vice president of insurance overseeing the global market. 

Her 24-year career boasts roles including an eight year tenure at Chubb where she grew to the role of head of SME. She has also held roles at CLS and Fusion Insurance.  

Andrew Yeoman, CEO of Concirrus, said: "A company can only be as good as its leadership, and Ruth’s calibre and experience are second to none. Ruth has a proven track record of driving product innovation and strategy, which will be instrumental in shaping our future. Our strategy remains to leverage technology innovation with deep domain understanding enabling our customers to make smarter, data-driven decisions and enjoy lower operating costs and loss ratios while delivering better customer experiences - Ruth’s appointment will accelerate this."

Polyblank added: "Concirrus' commitment to driving innovation in insurance made joining the team an easy decision. I look forward to working with Andrew and the team, building on their work in harnessing AI to transform data into actionable insights that deliver efficiency, lower loss ratios and support our clients in winning and retaining business."

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