Omaha, Neb. – (November 26, 2008) Robert T. “Tim” Handren has been named Executive Vice President-Information Services at Mutual of Omaha, Mutual Chairman and CEO Dan Neary announced.
Handren has most recently worked as a private management consultant, advising numerous Fortune 500 companies in the areas of service strategies, operational efficiencies and process and technology synergy. Previously, he was Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President-Enterprise Operations at USAA, a diversified financial services company.
“As the rapid advance of technology creates both challenges and opportunities, Tim Handren has the experience, expertise and vision to lead Mutual of Omaha’s already strong Information Services Division. I look forward to working with him as we maximize our information technology resources,” Neary said.
A graduate of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Handren joined USAA’s information technology team in 1986. He held numerous positions at the San Antonio-based company, including Senior Vice President, Electronic Commerce; Executive Vice President, Enterprise Operations; and Chief Operations Officer.
In 2007 Handren left USAA to become a private management consultant, advising firms such as American Express, Allstate, Key Bank, TriWest Healthcare and Cigna Healthcare.
Founded in 1909, Mutual of Omaha provides insurance, banking and financial products for individuals, businesses and groups throughout the United States. In the individual market, Mutual is a leader in the life, Medicare supplement, long-term care, disability and annuity lines. The company also offers a portfolio of employee benefit solutions including life, disability, AD&D and retirement plans. For more information about Mutual of Omaha, visit www.mutualofomaha.com.
