Farmers in California Names Wilson Chief Information Officer

Woodland Hills, Calif.-based Farmers Insurance has named Paul Wilson the new chief information officer.

Wilson will serve as a member of the insurer group’s senior leadership team and oversee the development and application of all strategic IT initiatives.

Wilson joins Farmers from Westfield Insurance, where he was group IT leader and chief information officer. Prior to Westfield, Wilson was with Progressive Casualty Insurance for nearly 28 years, serving in a variety of technology and business-related roles.

Farmers Insurance and Farmers are tradenames for a group of affiliated insurers providing insurance for automobiles, homes and small businesses.