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April 15, 2019 | News article

Reedie returns to Zurich Canada

Derek Reedie brings more than 20 years of experience to his new role as Head of Construction for Zurich Canada.

March 11, 2019 | News article

Zurich Canada names new Head of Property

Yvonne Steiner has been named Head of Property for Zurich Canada.

January 31, 2019 | News article

Zurich Canada names new Head of Operations

Mathias Sommer has been named Head of Operations for Zurich Canada.

October 15, 2018 | News article

Zurich executive Valerie Butt is named North America Head of Casualty

Valerie Butt has been named Head of Casualty for Zurich North America Commercial Insurance, effective October 16.

September 17, 2018 | News article

After working for years helping contractors secure insurance as broker, Karen Reutter returns to Zurich North America to lead Construction

Reutter’s experience placing and underwriting construction risks will help Zurich retain its market-leading position in Construction.

September 11, 2018 | News article

Zurich North America names Brandon Fick Chief Underwriting Officer

Zurich Insurance has appointed Brandon Fick Chief Underwriting Officer for Zurich North America, effective September 17, 2018.

August 21, 2018 | News article

Zurich North America names Paul Lavelle Chief Claims Officer

Zurich North America today announced the appointment of Paul Lavelle as Chief Claims Officer for Zurich North America, effective Sept. 4, 2018.

August 14, 2018 | News article

Zurich North America Programs unit names new leader for Diversified Programs, Specialty Auto and Aftermarket business

Zurich North America has named Eric Cittadino as Strategic Business Unit Leader for Diversified Programs, Specialty Auto and Aftermarket within the Programs unit of Alternative Markets.

May 20, 2018 | News article

Zurich North America names Brian Benjamin to lead Management Solutions Group

Brian Benjamin, a longtime insurance executive with extensive experience in professional liability lines, has joined Zurich North America as Head of Management Solutions.

January 31, 2018 | News article

Zurich Insurance appoints Lillian Labbat Global Head of Trade Credit & Political Risk

Zurich Commercial Insurance today announced that Lillian Labbat has been named global head of Trade Credit & Political Risk, effective immediately.

November 5, 2017 | News article

Zurich North America names David Putz as Head of Alternative Markets

Putz to replace North American CEO-Designate Kathleen Savio at year start.

July 25, 2017 | News article

Zurich Insurance names head of single-parent and sponsored-cell captive unit

Todd Cunningham has been named to head the Single-Parent and Sponsored-Cell Captives unit for Zurich North America.

July 4, 2017 | News article

Zurich North America adds new technical underwriting capabilities to its cyber insurance practice

Will focus on defining new cyber risks and solutions across all lines of business.

May 24, 2017 | News article

Zurich North America continues to simplify structure and provide easier access to its industry-leading products and services

Announces new simplified structure for Commercial Insurance and Specialty Products businesses in North America.

May 14, 2017 | News article

Zurich North America's Head of Human Resources wins prestigious award

Brian Little named Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year in the For Profit category by HRO Today for his work in transforming manager training throughout Zurich globally.