Darrel Barbato

Darrel Barbato is Vice President of Data & Analytics for Personal Lines at The Hanover, where he has spent the past two and a half years leading data science and advanced analytics initiatives. Darrel’s team delivers critical insights, machine learning, and AI solutions that support product, underwriting, actuarial, and operations functions. With over 19 years of experience in the insurance industry, he previously served as VP of Data Science within American Family’s Property Center of Excellence, supporting four operating companies. His earlier roles include leadership positions in data science at Homesite Insurance, commercial lines modeling at The Hartford, and workforce management and claims analytics at Liberty Mutual. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Boston College and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Economics from the University of Richmond.