Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has appointed Robert Thomas as group head of data strategy and technology. Thomas, who will be part of the R&Q executive team, will report directly to executive chairman William Spiegel, who recently succeeded Ken Randall. Starting on 12 July, he will be responsible for leading and developing R&Q’s data strategy, automation strategy as well as overseeing the group’s IT function. He has over 25 years of data, actuarial and technology experience in the insurance industry. Joining from CNA, Thomas was senior vice-president of claim analytics, technology and operations leading a team of analytics, technology, and operations staff. Previously, he worked as senior vice-president and chief property and casualty actuary at The Hartford. Commenting on Thomas' appointment, Spiegel says: “In order to implement our long-term vision, and scale our business efficiently, a core priority of R&Q must be to focus on data, automation and technology strategies. Robert Thomas will play a critical role in developing and implementing our strategy in these areas.” He continues: “Thomas brings outstanding experience leading data, analytics, and technology functions to deliver innovation and improve organisational efficiency. As our new group head of data strategy and technology, Thomas will help us better use our data as a competitive advantage in both programme management and legacy insurance.”
