Duck Creek Technologies, a provider of SaaS-delivered software to the property and casualty (P&C) arena, has announced the appointment of Christian Erickson as General Manager of APAC (Asia-Pacific).
In his new role, Erickson will oversee a new phase of investment in the region and further strengthen the deep relationships with existing customers and partners.
He is joining Duck Creek at a time of expansion and growth in the APAC region. Rohit Bedi, Duck Creek’s Chief Revenue Officer, said: “Given our growth and execution, Duck Creek is increasingly seen as the dependable brand leader for P&C and general insurance customers.
“Christian’s leadership acumen and customer-first mindset, combined with his deep understanding of the insurance sector, make him ideal to spearhead Duck Creek’s investment in the Asia-Pacific region. Christian’s leadership will be pivotal in delivering value to our customers across APAC and continuing our growth.”
Erickson brings 25 years of experience to Duck Creek. His extensive background spans multiple regions, including APAC, the U.K., and North America.
Prior to joining Duck Creek, the executive served as General Manager of Growth at Versent. During this time, he collaborated with top public and private sector companies in Australia to integrate cloud, digital, data, and security capabilities to deliver outstanding business results.
Before his tenure at Versent, he held leadership positions at Cognizant, overseeing the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) team, and at Accenture, as part of the Financial Services leadership team.
Erickson has also worked with major insurers and financial institutions in Australia and overseas, enhancing operational efficiencies and helping drive significant digital transformations.
His career began at Andersen Consulting and Ernst & Young, after which he transitioned to the private sector in management and leadership roles in insurance companies, including Aon, ING, Tenix, and the Reinsurance Group of America (RGA).
Commenting on his appointment, Erickson said: “I am thrilled to join Duck Creek and leverage my international experience across general insurance, property and casualty, reinsurance, and broking to benefit our customers and partners in the region.
“Duck Creek’s dedication to serving customers and transforming the insurance industry is truly impressive. I look forward to working with the talented Duck Creek team and our ecosystem partners to drive successful business outcomes for insurers across APAC.”
