ACORD has named Chris Newman as the new chief executive officer of ACORD Solutions Group (ASG). Newman has been a key player at ASG since its early days and brings extensive experience running insurance operations across several regions, including North America, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. He has also held leadership roles in both established global firms and fast-growing tech startups.
Newman’s work at ASG has focused on building partnerships and accelerating growth. During his time as president of ACORD International, he expanded the reach of both ACORD and ASG, helping the insurance industry adopt digital tools on a global scale.
Some of Newman’s notable achievements include founding the ACORD London Advisory Board and the ACORD Global Advisory Council, which help align priorities and improve data sharing within major insurance markets. He also created the ASG Licensed Integrator Partner program, connecting over 60 solution providers worldwide to drive innovation in insurance technology.
Newman played a critical role in launching ASG’s digital data exchange tools, like ADEPT (ACORD Data Exchange Platform & Translator). This platform allows brokers and insurers to share placing, accounting, and claims information with any trading partner using a single gateway. He also set up ADEPT Global Hubs in key financial centers such as London, North America, Bermuda, Dubai, Italy, Spain, and Singapore, partnering with top industry groups.
Moreover, Newman has helped increase adoption of ACORD Data Standards through partnerships with major companies including DXC, Verisk, Genpact, and others. He has also represented ACORD in the London Market Group’s Data Council, supporting efforts to improve data standards and digital processes in one of the world’s largest insurance markets.
Robert Kelly AM, chairman of the ACORD Board, praised Newman’s leadership and vision, saying he is the right person to lead ASG forward. ACORD Solutions Group was founded in 2016 to support the insurance industry with new digital services and technology solutions, extending ACORD’s mission to set industry standards.
With Newman at the helm, ASG looks poised to continue growing and helping insurers and brokers modernize how they share and manage data worldwide.