(City Hall in Jersey City, one of Intellect SEEC’s U.S. locations. Photo by Nightscream.)

Chris Pinkerton, former president and CEO of SBLI of Massachusetts, has joined Intellect SEEC (a business unit of Intellect Design Arena Limited, Jersey City, N.J. and Chennai) as head of the insurance software vendor’s Life Insurance and Annuities business.

Chris Pinkerton, Head of Life Insurance and Annuities, Intellect SEEC.

“Chris is a great addition to our leadership team, and we are excited to have him on board,” comments Pranav Pasricha, CEO. “He brings a diverse portfolio of accomplishments and experience to the position. Chris has successfully led major organizations in the sector and understands key issues for the market participants and how the industry will evolve. We pride ourselves in being a highly innovative firm, and with his wealth of industry knowledge Chris will help us innovate and enable our clients achieve success with their digital transformation programs.”

In addition to his most recent role as CEO of SBLI of Massachussets, Pinkerton’s industry experience includes his role president of Foresters’ US business and his heading Allianz Life’s Variable Insurance and Annuity business.

“I am very excited to have the opportunity to lead Intellect SEEC’s Life Insurance and Annuities business,” comments Pinkerton. “We have a strong team of industry leaders and technical professionals, all of whom are dedicated to the success of our clients businesses. I look forward to working with the team to deliver first class product solutions and helping our carriers and distributors continue move the insurance industry forward.”