Dearborn National has appointed Scott Morgan, currently chief of staff, as new vice president and chief information officer (CIO) to establish and implement the overall strategic IT vision and enterprise architecture.

Mr Morgan had begun his career in the insurance industry at Fort Dearborn Life, a Dearborn National brand company, in 1995. During his tenure, he has served in various leadership roles, including positions in financial analysis, risk management and corporate development. He will continue to fulfill his current duties as Dearborn National’s chief of staff.

Tony Trani, president of Dearborn National, said: “Scott has been instrumental in helping to lead our organization’s growth and success over the past several years. His leadership and vision will help advance our technology and leverage system enhancements to continue delivering quality solutions to our existing customers and anticipate the demands of a competitive and evolving marketplace.”

The Dearborn National brand companies offer a selection of insurance products which cover various markets including group benefits, worksite, individual and annuities.