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Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC) Workers Compensation Division has announced Marj Hutchings as their new Chief Information Officer (CIO). With 35 years in technology, including 27 years in the insurance sector, Hutchings is set to lead the IT department’s administration, daily operations, and strategic planning.
“Marj is an exceptional technology leader whose vast experience and innovative mindset will be instrumental in driving our IT initiatives forward,” said Rob Darby, President and CEO of BHHC Workers Compensation. “Her extensive background in modernizing applications, data security, and cloud implementation aligns well with our strategic goals to enhance operational efficiency and deliver superior service and data security to our policyholders and agency partners.”
Before joining BHHC, Hutchings was CIO at State Fund, where she spearheaded a project to replace multiple independent systems with a unified software suite. Her expertise covers property and casualty claims systems, customer-facing web platforms, virtualization of production systems, and private cloud infrastructure implementation. She was also an original team member of Esurance, an Allstate company known for leveraging advanced technology to drive business strategy.
“We are excited to welcome Marj to our leadership team,” added Darby. “Her proven track record in technology management and her ability to lead complex projects make her an excellent fit for BHHC as we continue to innovate and expand our capabilities in the workers compensation insurance sector.”
Hutchings holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Computer Information Systems from Northern Arizona University and is a Leadership Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).
BHHC, a group of six insurance carriers part of the Berkshire Hathaway insurance group, is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. With over 50 years in business, BHHC has grown from a regional carrier to a national insurance group, writing a diverse range of policies across the United States. The group includes Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company, BHHC Special Risks Insurance Company, Continental Divide Insurance Company, Cypress Insurance Company, Oak River Insurance Company, and Redwood Fire and Casualty Insurance Company.
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