Jerrid Derr
About Jerrid Derr
Jerrid Derr serves as the Information Services Director for Workplace & Emerging Solutions at Mutual of Omaha, where he has worked since 2016. He has over 20 years of experience in various roles within the company, including leading significant technology initiatives that improved operational efficiency.
Current Role at Mutual of Omaha
Jerrid Derr serves as the Information Services Director for Workplace & Emerging Solutions at Mutual of Omaha. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the organization's technological advancements in the Greater Omaha Area. In this role, he directs a team of over 120 professionals, including Managers, Architects, Analysts, and Developers. His team focuses on technologies related to Group Insurance, Retirement Plans, Annuities, Claims, and Distribution Compensation.
Previous Experience at Mutual of Omaha
Prior to his current role, Jerrid Derr held several positions at Mutual of Omaha. He worked as a Project Manager from 2004 to 2009, and later as an Information Services Manager for Unified Communication Services from 2012 to 2016. He also served as an Information Services Manager for Portfolio & Project Management from 2010 to 2012, and as a Programmer / Systems Analyst from 1997 to 2004. His diverse experience within the company has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of its operations.
Education and Expertise
Jerrid Derr earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he studied from 1992 to 1997. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, completing his studies from 2003 to 2005. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for effective leadership in information services.
Key Initiatives and Achievements
During his tenure at Mutual of Omaha, Jerrid Derr successfully led the company's first public cloud initiative. This project significantly reduced the Group Insurance Actuarial run times from 48 hours to less than 8 hours, enabling daily execution and enhancing profitability. Additionally, he led an initiative that automated 65% of underwriting decisions, which streamlined the enrollment process for employers and reduced billing and payroll adjustment errors by 50%.