Bill Bloom is a Fortune 150 global technology and customer operations leader who brings deep board governance and coaching experience to his role as a MyNextSeason Executive Advisor. A trusted advisor to senior leaders and boards on growth initiatives, cost efficiencies, operational risk, M&A’s, and cyber security, he is excited to share his knowledge with executives seeking to take their leadership to the next level. He leverages more than 30 years’ experience across the insurance and professional services industries, implementing innovative technology, data, and analytics functions.

As Executive Vice President of Technology, Data & Analytics, Claims, and Operations at The Hartford, Bill led a workforce of approximately 18,000 professionals with an operating budget of $2.4B. With responsibility for $400M annually in technology investments, he increased digital capabilities across all business units and established robust AI and data & analytics functions that enhanced risk management, growth, and operational processes. Dedicated to mentoring young professionals, especially high-potential women and minorities, he served as executive sponsor to The Hartford’s Professional Women’s Network and Black Insurance Professional Network.

Previously, Bill evolved the strategic direction of EXL and drove dramatic growth as President of Global Client Services. His earliest roles included EVP of Technology and Operations for The Travelers Companies and Partner at Accenture.

Bill currently serves on the board of Bamboo Insurance, Aviva Canada, and Foundation Risk Partners as an Audit and Risk Committee Chair. He formerly served as a board member for Duck Creek Technologies, St. Francis Hospital, Guidewire, Cape Analytics, and Corporate Advisor to CoForce. Bill earned a BS in Computer Science from SUNY Albany. He and his wife Maria have two adult daughters with whom they love to spend time skiing, golfing, and hiking.