Rullo joins the position with over thirty years of expertise, which includes a long history of spearheading digital transformation initiatives and creating and implementing technology plans to adapt to changing customer demands. Rullo, who takes over from Dean Del Vecchio, who retired from Guardian in January, will answer to President and Chief Executive Officer Andrew McMahon.
According to Andrew McMahon, We’re thrilled to have Steve join Guardian as we continue to reinvent the customer experience and adopt industry-leading digital capabilities. Steve’s strategic vision will help us develop our company plan and further integrate our goal to inspire well-beingTM through our technology and digital experiences. He will be an invaluable addition to our leadership team.
In order to facilitate long-term growth, Rullo’s new position will entail speeding up Guardian’s technological capabilities and digital transformation. With consumers expecting more personalization, speed, simplicity of use, and choice in their experiences and companies need cutting-edge technologies like AI and API connections to grow and enhance capabilities, Rullo was appointed Chief Digital and Technology Officer.
Rullo expressed his excitement about joining Guardian and looking forward to building on the amazing work that has already been done in the areas of digital and technology transformation. There has never been a more crucial moment to take use of digital capabilities and restructure operations in order to engage and assist customers in new ways, as cutting-edge technology continue to disrupt the insurance sector and business.
Previously employed at Great-West Lifeco (GWL) as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Rullo oversaw IT strategy, governance, and oversight for the operating firms of GWL in the insurance, wealth management, and reinsurance sectors. Rullo worked for General Electric (GE) for twenty years before joining GWL. Most recently, he was the Corporate CIO for Finance and Global Operations as well as the Division CIO for GE Capital.
In times of need, Guardian makes a difference in people’s lives. We have been a reliable source of stability and financial integrity for more than 160 years, inspiring well-being and fostering financial confidence in countless families and company owners. We support millions of customers today by assisting them in making plans and preparations for a prosperous future for themselves and their family. We support company owners in providing for their staff. We also assist individuals in thriving after experiencing unanticipated loss. As a cutting-edge mutual insurance provider, we think value creation goes beyond profits. We make deliberate corporate impact initiatives, invest in our coworkers, and create a creative, inclusive workplace that uplifts people. Based in New York City, Guardian is a well-known supplier of dental, life, disability, and other insurance. It has won awards for both its customer service and corporate culture. Our commitments are based on a solid financial foundation1, which includes a 2024 dividend allocation of $1.398 billion, the greatest in the company’s history. Our colleagues and financial specialists serve with care and experience.
