The appointment is effective November,2009

Duck Creek Technologies (Duck Creek), a provider of software and services for the insurance industry, has named Terry Kelaher to its board of directors effective in November, 2009.

Mr Kelaher recently retired from Allstate Insurance Company where he served as vice president and general manager of the company’s specialty operations division. He was also responsible for Allstate’s domestic and international reinsurance activities.

Prior to this, he served as chairman and CEO of Allstate Insurance Company of Canada and Allstate Life Insurance Company of Canada. Before joining Allstate, he was president of The Personal Insurance Company of Canada. Previously, he served as vice president and general manager of the Home Insurance Company in Canada.

Doug Roller, chairman of the Board, said: Mr Kelaher brings experience, leadership, and keen industry perspective to our board of directors. His accomplishments and expertise will be an asset to our board and company.