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TLDR:
- Ruchi Haubrich has always been in tech, starting as a developer at The Hartford over 25 years ago.
- She transitioned into a leadership role by taking leadership courses offered by the company.
The Hartford’s Ruchi Haubrich has always been in tech
Ruchi Haubrich, currently AVP, IT engineering at The Hartford, has been in the technology sector for over 25 years. Starting as a developer at The Hartford, she found joy in problem-solving and creating solutions for customers. While initially considering moving to Silicon Valley, she found herself drawn to the culture and complexity of insurance.
Haubrich transitioned into a leadership role within the company by taking leadership courses offered by The Hartford. She values integrity and accountability as key traits for a leader and enjoys building highly engaged and productive teams.
She currently leads a team supporting the company’s cloud migration and managing existing database infrastructure. Haubrich sees technology as a differentiator for businesses and emphasizes the importance of digital adoption and artificial intelligence in making faster business decisions.
Haubrich believes that there are new risks facing the insurance industry and advises young graduates to consider a career in insurance due to the innovative technologies being used in the field. She hopes to continue growing as a leader and providing mentorship to younger generations, especially focusing on expanding diversity and inclusivity within the industry.
