RSA appoints Gary Mason to drive technology transformation of its key operating and claims capabilities

Date: 3 April 2023

[London, United Kingdom] 

RSA Insurance today announced that it has appointed Gary Mason as COO Delivery Director, effective immediately.

He will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of RSA’s strategic outperformance objectives, primarily by driving the technology transformation of the organisation’s key operating and claims capabilities to provide a leading customer service, by helping to deliver a simpler and more customer-centric experience.

This ambitious project includes the market-leading implementation of RSA’s new cloud-based Guidewire ClaimCenter as its new claims management system, which aims to deliver a simpler, more personal claims experience for customers.

Mr. Mason will report into Oliver Holden, Chief Information Officer at RSA, UK&I and will replace Richard Thompson, who is leaving the company after 12 years to move to the USA.

Mr. Mason has significant Insurance IT experience, having previously worked at IBM, Allianz and more recently Aviva, where he was the Claims CIO Partner. He has led numerous complex multi-year programmes of work, including Guidewire Claims implementations across Motor and Property for both Personal and Commercial lines.

Oliver Holden, Chief Information Officer at RSA commented: “With customer expectations continuing to evolve, the customer experience has increased in its importance as a competitive differentiator in our industry. That’s why tech and data are central to our outperformance business strategy and our ambition to provide more tailored insurance solutions that better meet our customers’ needs.

“I’m delighted to welcome Gary to the team. His in-depth experience of leading multi-year transformation change programmes, combined with his knowledge of successful Guidewire implementation, will be a real asset to our team.

“I also want to wish Richard Thompson the best of luck for the next exciting chapter in his journey, and I’m certain that he’ll continue to be a huge success in whatever he does.”

ENDS

Enquiries:

Anthony Murtagh

Head of External Communications

Tel: 07469 441 622

Email: anthony.murtagh@uk.rsagroup.com

About RSA Insurance

RSA Insurance is a multinational insurance group. We are one of the world’s oldest general insurers, providing peace of mind to individuals and protecting small businesses and large organisations from uncertainty. We use our capabilities to anticipate and improve outcomes for customers via our direct channel, our broker relationships or partner organisations. We have established businesses in the UK, Ireland continental Europe and in the Middle East.

In 2021, the former RSA Group Plc came under new ownership and is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation.

For more information about RSA Insurance, please visit www.rsainsurance.co.uk.