November 20, 2024
Morristown, N.J., November 20, 2024 – Crum & Forster (C&F) announces that Bryan Brizzi, Chief Digital Officer of its Surplus & Specialty Division, has earned the 2024 Enterprise ORBIE® Award. This prestigious honor recognizes Bryan’s outstanding leadership, innovative vision, and transformative contributions to the insurance industry.
Presented by NewYorkCIO, the ORBIE Awards celebrate exceptional technology executives across various categories. Bryan received the Enterprise ORBIE, which honors leaders from organizations with over $750 million in annual revenue.
Since joining C&F in March 2022, Bryan has revolutionized the digital landscape of the Surplus & Specialty Division. His “North Star Strategy” has served as the guiding framework for aligning digital initiatives with the Division’s business goals. By merging onshore and offshore teams into a cohesive unit, Bryan has accelerated data delivery, enhanced architectural standards, and streamlined operations.
“Bryan’s expertise, leadership, and vision have set a new benchmark for excellence in our organization,” said Ken Russo, Chief Operating Officer of Surplus & Specialty Lines at Crum & Forster. “Through innovative processes like the Architecture Review Board, Permit to Build, and Permit to Operate, Bryan has fortified our technology ecosystem, resolved longstanding challenges, and fostered a high-performance culture. His work has significantly contributed to the success and profitability of our Division.”
Under Bryan’s leadership, the Surplus & Specialty Division has enhanced business agility and cultivated a collaborative and results-driven culture. His strategic focus on aligning project outcomes with business objectives has bolstered C&F’s position as a digital leader in the insurance industry.
Reflecting on this achievement, Bryan expressed his gratitude, saying, “I am deeply honored to receive the Enterprise ORBIE Award and to be recognized alongside such an esteemed group of technology leaders. This award is a testament to the incredible teams I work with at C&F. Together, we drive innovation, solve complex challenges, and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”
Established in 1998, the ORBIE Awards are the premier recognition program for technology executives in the United States. Winners are selected by an independent peer review process led by prior ORBIE recipients, with criteria focusing on leadership effectiveness, innovation, and industry impact. Awards were presented in New York, NY on November 14, 2024.
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