NAME: David Duden
NEW JOB TITLE: Chicago-based strategic relationships executive, core solutions, Origami Risk LLC
PREVIOUS POSITION: Hartford, Connecticut-based managing director, Deloitte Consulting LLP
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: I foresee the continued acceleration of the movement to the digital world by property/casualty insurers, facilitating a wider array of specialized services and tailored solutions based on individual customer needs.
GOALS FOR NEW POSITION: To continue to enhance the customer experience for the growing number of Origami Risks insurance and large self-insured clients, as well as to expand our suite of offerings for this customer base with innovative solutions.
CHALLENGES FACING THE INDUSTRY: Along with the various legacy insurance administration systems still in the marketplace, there are legacy processes that need to be revisited. Today, insurance and risk management executives can use new technology-based solutions to leverage data and drive automation to gain efficiencies and improve outcomes for their enterprises.
FIRST EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY JOB MARKET: As a college senior, I conducted a risk assessment for a large wholesaler, looking at the distribution centers and searching for areas where risk was high and remediation available.
ADVICE: Get out of your safe zone; learn something new every day and look at all areas to expand your knowledge.
OUTSIDE THE INDUSTRY, A DREAM JOB: As I look back, my first job was a tennis instructor. The interaction with students, young and old, was simply the best people experience.
COLLEGE MAJOR: Economics with a focus on risk management, minors in mathematics, political science and philosophy
LOOKING FORWARD TO: Being part of Origamis rapid pace of innovation, collaborative culture, high energy level and focus on customers, as well as being in a position to mentor others as they grow in their careers in risk management and insurance solutions.
FAVOURITE MEAL: I like any red meat that is Pittsburgh charred, with a nice red wine to match.
BOOK: The Road Less Traveled
HOBBIES: I enjoy marathon running, classical guitar, golf and tennis.
TV SHOW: The Big Bang Theory
ON A SATURDAY AFTERNOON: If not golfing, I would be in a college football stadium with friends and family.
