Boston, MA, USA
November 20, 2007
Celent Promotes
New Managing Director
Craig Weber, formerly
a senior analyst within Celent’s Insurance Group, has been promoted to
Managing Director of the practice.
Celent, a Boston-based financial research
and consulting firm, has promoted senior analyst Craig
Weber to Managing Director of the Insurance Group.
"We're very pleased that we have such
a capable leader to promote to the position," says Octavio Marenzi,
CEO of Celent. "Our clients can expect the Celent tradition of
outstanding service and thought leadership to continue."
Mr. Weber's research at Celent focuses on
insurance distribution, underwriting, and service. He is the author of
Celent's annual independent producer surveys and the primary author of the
popular Insurance Software Deal Trends studies.
His recent consulting work includes
analyses of e-business and self-service trends, an assessment of potential
document automation strategies, and custom versions of Celent’s producer
survey. He is also a frequent presenter at industry events, including the
LOMA/ACORD Systems Forum, LOMA Policyholder Service, IASA, and A.M. Best
E-Fusion.
Prior to joining Celent, Mr. Weber was a
senior management consultant with John Hancock Financial Services, where
he provided strategic consulting services throughout the company. Mr.
Weber was also a relationship manager for John Hancock as it signed
distribution agreements with banks and third party marketing firms for
sale of annuities and long-term care insurance. Most recently, he was
general manager of Building2 Information Group, a research and advisory
services firm that provided market-entry assistance to US companies
expanding to Japan. In that role, he was responsible for all aspects of
developing the firm's research business, including project design and
marketing of reports.
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About
Celent
Celent
is a global research and consulting firm focused on the application of
information technology in the global financial services industry. Celent
publishes reports identifying trends and best practices in financial
services technology, and conducts consulting engagements for financial
institutions looking to use technology to enhance existing business
processes or launch new business strategies. With a team of
internationally experienced analysts, Celent is uniquely positioned to
offer strategic advice and market insights on a global basis. For more
information, please see www.celent.com.
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