The Hartford names Yanosy chief risk officer

By Ashish Tiwari Oct 14 (The Insurer) — The Hartford has appointed James Yanosy as chief risk officer and reorganized its technology, data and operations functions ahead of a planned change of CEO next year. Yanosy, currently chief financial officer for business insurance, employee benefits, claims and centralized services, will report to chairman and CEO Christopher Swift when the changes take effect on November 2, the company said on Wednesday. The Hartford will combine its data and AI activities with its technology organization under chief information officer Shekar Pannala. Chief claims officer Stephen Deane will also take charge of operations while retaining responsibility for claims. Prateek Chhabra, the current chief risk officer, and Jeffery Hawkins, chief data, AI and operations officer, will leave the company at the end of the year, The Hartford said. "We are simplifying execution, sharpening accountability, and increasing our ability to respond to a rapidly changing business environment," Swift said. The changes come as The Hartford prepares for president Morris Tooker to succeed Swift as CEO in March next year. Yanosy has held his current finance role since 2019 and joi