Duck Creek Technologies Appoints Jose Lazares as Chief Product Officer to Drive AI Innovation
Duck Creek Technologies, a leader in intelligent solutions within the property and casualty insurance sector, announced the appointment of Jose Lazares as Chief Product Officer. Based in Boston and effective January 12, 2026, his focus will be on enhancing the company's product strategy through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), driving platform innovation to meet evolving regulatory compliance requirements.
With over two decades of experience in scalable, cloud-based software platforms, Lazares is renowned for applying AI to improve decision-making and automate complex processes. His previous leadership at Beyond Limits demonstrated his ability to align product strategy with business growth, notably launching an AI platform for intelligent decision-making and process automation. His expertise in developing AI-driven solutions will be instrumental as the insurance industry increasingly embraces AI to enhance operations, manage underwriting, and streamline claims processing.
AI Integration and Strategic Growth
Hardeep Gulati, CEO of Duck Creek Technologies, emphasized Lazares' role as pivotal in the company's strategic growth, particularly in AI integration for risk management and provider efficiency. Gulati remarked, "Jose has spent his career building AI-driven platforms that help complex, regulated enterprises streamline processes and move faster." Lazares aims to propel Duck Creek forward through innovation in AI, ensuring solutions that cater to the dynamic needs of insurers and regulatory landscapes.
Duck Creek continues to distinguish itself by providing cutting-edge, cloud-based offerings through the Duck Creek OnDemand platform, supporting modern insurance carriers with solutions that enhance efficiency and compliance. For further information on Duck Creek's services, visit their website or follow them on LinkedIn.
For media inquiries, please contact Marianne Dempsey or Tara Stred at duckcreek@threeringsinc.com. This announcement marks Duck Creek's commitment to AI-driven innovation, reinforcing its position to meet future challenges and opportunities in the evolving insurance landscape.