Zurich appoints Mario Vitale CEO of its Global Corporate business division

NEW YORK, November 18, 2008 – Zurich, a leading property and casualty insurance provider in North America and globally, today announced Mario Vitale has been promoted to CEO of its Global Corporate business division. He replaces Geoff Riddell who will assume additional responsibilities overseeing Zurich’s operations in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions, in addition to assuming the new position of Chairman of Global Corporate.

Vitale served as Deputy CEO of Global Corporate since July 1, 2008, in addition to serving as CEO of the Global Corporate in North America division since 2006.

Vitale joined Zurich from Willis Group Holdings where he was CEO of Willis North America and a member of both Willis’ Group Executive Committee and the Office of the Chairman. He is a graduate of St. John’s University College of Insurance and serves as a member of their board of trustees.

Vitale’s replacement will be announced at a later date.

About Zurich Financial Services
Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) is an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe as well as in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Founded in 1872, the Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It employs approximately 60,000 people serving customers in more than 170 countries. In North America, Zurich (www.zurichna.com) is a leading commercial property-casualty insurance provider serving the global corporate, large corporate, middle market, specialties and programs sectors.
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