Elementum Advisors, an alternative investment manager specializing in mortgage natural catastrophe event reinsurance investments, announced that Douglas Duncan has joined the senior team at the firm’s Chicago headquarters as Chief Technology Officer.
Duncan will be responsible for Elementum’s overall IT program and strategy, including technology infrastructure, information security, proprietary application development, and systems architecture and integration.
He joined the company from Columbia Insurance Group (CIG) where he served as the organization’s Chief Information Officer responsible for all technology activities.
For over a decade, Duncan has held leadership positions in global technology, earning a Six Sigma Black Belt and a PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) designation. He has also held senior positions in Swiss Re, GE Insurance Solutions and the Federal Highway Administration’s Enterprise Solutions division.
Mike France, Managing Partner and Chief Financial Officer of Elementum, commented: “Doug brings a deep business and technical background to the company, and he has achieved remarkable success in designing and executing programs that take technology capabilities to the next level. “
“We are committed to continuing to invest in our systems and infrastructure for maximum flexibility and efficiency, and we are delighted to welcome Doug to the team to lead our efforts in this area.”
Duncan added: “Elementum has a strong reputation in the insurance-related securities space, built on an established history as an industry pioneer. I am excited to join this outstanding team and write our technology strategy as we look to provide top-notch service to our clients. new chapter.”
