Exigen Insurance Solutions, a provider of insurance core systems, announced that Gregory Smith (News - Alert) had been appointed VP, Client Relations.

Smith would currently be responsible for maintaining and creating global customer relationships, and would be required to focus on the best execution of goals and outcome based alignment.

Facilitating initial client engagement, understanding business objectives and establishing a blueprint for business transformation would also fall within the purview of Smith's ensuing responsibilities.

A former VP, California State Automobile Association, Smith had been responsible for all aspects of more than a $billion personal lines insurance portfolio, which included all actuarial, claims, underwriting, activities, in addition to overseeing product management, product delivery and customer service functions. All this was done with a workforce of 3,500 working out of 80 retail locations.

Leading major initiatives to streamline business operations and align technology for business growth, Smith had also been associated with the American Red Cross, Bay Area Chapter, serving as chair of the board and later as chief public support officer.

With over 30 years experience in P&C insurance business and technology management, Smith brings a comprehensive knowledge of insurer operations to the new management role of VP, Client Relations.

"We are very fortunate to have a former insurance company executive of Greg's caliber on our management team," Gwen Spertell, CEO, Exigen Insurance Solutions, said, adding that Smith's deep insight of insurers, coupled with exceptional people skills, would play an important part in producing an industry-best customer experience, while optimizing delivery operations.

Acknowledging the appreciation, Smith found it very gratifying to be playing a pivotal role in being able to use technology to drive revenue, improve customer service, reduce operational costs, and also to help insurers take advantage of the comprehensive solutions as indicated in the Exigen Suite.

Exigen Insurance Solutions offers a completely modern, modular suite of end-to-end core solutions that provide measurable value and unparalleled speed to market. Their innovative design and comprehensive insurance functionality enable P&C insurers to increase distribution channel productivity while reducing operational expense.

Having established itself as a provider of Insurance solutions, Exigen Insurance Solutions, has announcedthat AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah has selected Exigen Insurance Solutions' underwriting, policy administration and billing solutions for auto, homeowners and all other personal lines of business for its operations spanning 18 states.