Dateline: 20/08/1999
NEW YORK, NY , August 20, 1999 -- Zurich U.S., a leading property and casualty insurance company, announced today that Steven Ogaard has joined the Accident & Health division of Zurich U.S. Specialties as Director of Disability Underwriting. In his new position, Mr. Ogaard will be responsible for the underwriting operations of Zurich’s Disability profit center.
Richard Richiski, executive vice president, Accident & Health Special Risks at Zurich U.S. Specialties, said, "Steve is an invaluable addition to our Accident & Health management team. He has extensive experience in all facets of the disability sector, including long- and short-term products. His appointment is a key component of our improved focus on underwriting as we continue to expand our capabilities in this area."
Previously, Mr. Ogaard was Assistant Managing Director at Health Reinsurance Management Partnership where he was primarily responsible for underwriting services provided to Quota Share reinsurance clients and the profitability of the disability reinsurance pool. Mr. Ogaard received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Lehigh University in 1971; carries the following designations: CLU, ChFC, FLMI, HIA and is also a member of the Group Underwriting Association of America -- Disability Insurance Committee.
The Specialties division of Zurich U.S. provides third-party liability coverages for the unique, complex, and potentially volatile exposures of large, middle market, and small customers. The accident, specialty health and disability products are key components of the division’s product mix.
Zurich U.S. is a member of the Zurich Financial Services Group, a global leader in the financial services industry. Providing its customers with solutions in the area of financial protection and asset accumulation, the Zurich Financial Services Group concentrates its activities in four core businesses: non-life and life insurance, reinsurance and asset management. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the Group’s worldwide presence builds on strong positions in its three home markets -- the United States, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. It has offices in more than 60 countries reaching over 33 million customers and employing 68,000 employees.
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Media contacts:
Patricia Schnably
Vice President, Corporate Marketing Communications
Zurich U.S.
(410) 338-2755 (Baltimore)
(847) 605-6372 (Schaumburg)
pat.schnably@zurichna.com
Barbara Eng
Miller DeMartine Group
(212) 222-7436
beng@mdgpr.com
