Gore Mutual, Northbridge execs join CSIO board

The Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO) has appointed two new directors to its board, Steve Whitelaw, the board’s chairman and vice president of business solutions at Travelers Canada announced Friday.

“Sean Christie, chief information officer and vice president of information services at Gore Mutual Insurance Company brings a wealth of skills and leadership expertise in the areas of strategic planning, infrastructure, operations and information technology,” notes a statement from CSIO. “Sean is a results-driven executive committed to delivering best-in-class Information Services solutions for brokers.”

Andrew Wood, chief information officer at Northbridge Financial Corporation, has also joined the board.

Wood “…brings considerable skills and leadership expertise in the fields of process re-engineering, business architecture, IT strategy, and organizational design and development,” CSIO said. “An innovative and strategic executive, Andrew is committed to implementing technology solutions designed to simplify business processes in the broker channel.”

“I am delighted to welcome both Sean and Andrew to the CSIO Board,” Whitelaw commented in the announcement. “Their extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success will provide valuable input as CSIO executes on its strategic priorities to strengthen the competitive position of the broker distribution channel.”

As longstanding members of CSIO, Gore Mutual Insurance Company and Northbridge Financial Corporation continue to support the development and implementation of standards in Canada and will further strengthen the depth and representation of the board, CSIO added.