LifeSearch appoints CIO to boost tech strategy

Support for next phase of growth

Jaskeet Briah
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Protection intermediary, LifeSearch, has appointed Chris Payne as chief information officer (CIO) to drive the next stage of its technology transformation.

In the role, Payne will lead the intermediary's delivery teams to "reshape LifeSearch's technology architecture" so it can launch new propositions to customers faster, LifeSearch said, with more customisation. He will also aim to help implement new ways of working and technology use across teams, supporting LifeSearch's embedded protection solutions. Payne said: "The insurance industry is undergoing rapid digital change and it's hugely exciting to be joining LifeSearch at this point in its journey. By evolving our approach and harnessing technology more effectively, we can deliver gre...

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