State Street Corporation has appointed Jason Knight to lead its insurance business as global head.
Knight will be responsible for creating and executing the segment’s worldwide strategy and will work closely with senior leadership in sales, product, as well as State Street’s other business lines.
He joins from BNY Mellon, where he was most recently the head of the insurance segment in the Americas for asset servicing.
Knight brings 27 years of experience in the financial services industry and has served in a number of insurance and investment management segment-related leadership, business development, product and relationship management roles.
“I’m very pleased to welcome Jason to State Street,” said CEO Francisco Aristeguieta.
“With his deep knowledge of our industry, coupled with his acute understanding of the challenges facing insurers stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, I am confident Jason will strengthen our position as the outsourcing partner of choice for our clients.”
Commenting on his appointment, Knight said “I see 2021 as a defining year for the insurance industry.
“The challenges that unfolded during the COVID-19 pandemic unlocked new opportunities and new ways of working with our clients and partners,” said Knight. “I’m very excited to be joining State Street and leading a first rate team at such an important moment for the insurance industry.”
