BOSTON, October 9, 2024 - Earnix, the leading AI, real-time platform for intelligent decisioning SaaS solutions for the insurance and financial services industries, today announced the appointment of Jessica Buss, Chief Executive Officer of Argo Group, to its Board of Directors effective October 1st. Buss is a highly respected leader in the property and casualty insurance industry, with extensive experience in executive management, finance, and operations.
Jessica Buss joined Argo Group in August 2022 as Chief Executive Officer, where she is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the company and managing its overall operations. She is also the current Chairman of the Board of Directors at Open Lending Corporation. Buss previously served as President of U.S. Insurance at Argo Group and as President and Chief Executive Officer at GuideOne Insurance. She has also held executive positions at Rockhill Insurance Group and Citizens Property Insurance Company.
"At Earnix, we are committed to prioritizing continued profitability and strong growth. We believe that Jessica's extensive operational and industry expertise will play a key role in achieving these goals," said Robin Gilthorpe, CEO of Earnix. "We are thrilled to welcome her to our Board of Directors. Her deep understanding of the insurance industry, combined with her strategic vision and exceptional leadership skills, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our business globally and drive innovation in the market."
Erel Margalit, Chairman of Earnix's Board of Directors and Founder and Chairman of JVP, added, “Jessica’s appointment will complement the company’s strong expansion in the North American insurance market and internationally. Earnix is scaling to hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, so access to executives with expertise as practitioners in the industry will add an additional dimension to the Earnix Board of Directors. Her experience in the insurance industry and integrating some of the most advanced technologies in the financial services industry will help lead Earnix to the next level."
Buss said, "Earnix is at the forefront of innovation in the insurance industry. I look forward to working with the team to help drive growth and deliver value to customers."
Earnix’s dynamic end-to-end AI platform for underwriting, pricing, and rating risk has experienced accelerated growth and globalization throughout 2024. The recent growth is attributed to new and existing customers in insurance and banking, including one of the world's top 20 insurance companies and expanding its footprint in key geographies.
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