Michael Vogel
About Michael Vogel
Michael Vogel is the AVP of Application Development Product Development Systems at Western & Southern Financial Group, where he focuses on technology modernization in the insurance and financial services sector. He has extensive experience in various leadership roles at Ohio National Financial Services and has a strong background in overseeing life and annuity systems.
Current Role at Western & Southern Financial Group
Michael Vogel serves as the Assistant Vice President of Application Development Product Development Systems at Western & Southern Financial Group. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the life and annuity new business, underwriting, and policy administration systems. His work focuses on technology modernization and transformation within the insurance and financial services industry.
Previous Experience at Ohio National Financial Services
Michael Vogel worked at Ohio National Financial Services for 14 years, from 1987 to 2001, in various roles. He returned to the company multiple times, serving as Vice President in different capacities, including IT Life and Disability Income Insurance from 2016 to 2018, and IT Application Development for Annuity, Disability, Life, and Retirement Plans from 2014 to 2016. His tenure included a focus on corporate systems and new technologies.
Experience at Marathon Oil Corporation
Michael Vogel began his career as a Software Developer at Marathon Oil Corporation, where he worked for two years from 1985 to 1987 in Findlay, Ohio. This early experience laid the groundwork for his extensive career in IT and application development within the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Michael Vogel earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati's Carl H. Lindner College of Business, completing his studies from 1981 to 1985. His educational background supports his expertise in technology modernization and transformation, particularly in the insurance and financial services industry.
Leadership and Contributions
Michael Vogel demonstrates leadership across IT and business units, emphasizing the development and success of diverse teams. He is proficient in bridging gaps between business units, vendors, and corporate legal representatives for solution or service acquisition. His contributions to business direction and decisions through technology leadership are notable in his current and past roles.