KIRAN ACHEN
TITLE : CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER INDUSTRY : INSURANCE LOCATION : CHICAGO , ILLINOIS , US
Kiran Achen is responsible for defining and implementing a technology strategic vision aligned to Tokio Marine Highland ’ s growth and performance goals . He has oversight of the technology organisation and all technology initiatives .
Prior to joining Tokio Marine Highland , Kiran Achen was Assistant Vice President in the IT organisation of CNA and focused on strategy , roadmaps , IT modernisation and simplification , digital innovation , customer experience and cloud computing . Kiran began his career with Deloitte Consulting .
Kiran holds a Master of Business
Administration degree from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Master ’ s Degree in Computer Science from Northern Illinois University .
EXECUTIVE BIO
Tokio Marine Highland prides itself on a strict operational focus within highly specialised P & C niches . Now holding a leading position for nearly three decades , the company is experienced at exploring new lines of coverage within these parameters and swiftly introducing a team of proven underwriters empowered with strong data resources and digital tools . " We are fortunate to be owned by our principal risk partner . It is natural that we put sustained underwriting profitability ahead of everything we do ," explains Blandford . “ We favour niche markets where we can establish a leadership position by understanding them through the customer ’ s perspective .” This approach makes Tokio Marine Highland ’ s mindset