David Smith has joined the Preferred Mutual Insurance Company as senior vice president and chief information officer. (Submitted photo)

NEW BERLIN – Preferred Mutual Insurance Company is proud to announce the appointment of David Smith as senior vice president, chief information officer, effective January 1. 
In this role, Dave will oversee the development and implementation of innovative technology strategies that enhance customer and agency experiences while driving business process transformation at Preferred.

Dave joined Preferred Mutual in 2010 as Manager of Project Development and has since taken on roles of increasing responsibility, including Director of IT Applications and Project Development, Vice President, and most recently, Senior Vice President of Technology. 
With more than 25 years of experience in Information Technology and over two decades in the Property and Casualty insurance industry, Dave’s expertise will continue to shape Preferred Mutual’s digital evolution and operational efficiency.

Dave is also deeply involved in his community, serving in leadership roles on the Village of New Berlin Board of Trustees as Deputy Mayor and Fire Commissioner.

His leadership is instrumental in advancing Preferred Mutual’s technology initiatives to support innovation and deliver strong service to policyholders and agency partners.

Preferred Mutual Insurance Company provides property and casualty insurance coverage to more than 232,000 individual and business customers through a network of more than 560 independent agents located throughout New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. In business since 1896, Preferred Mutual is rated “A” by AM Best Company and is headquartered in New Berlin, New York. Learn more at www.preferredmutual.com.

- Information from Preferred Mutual Insurance Company