Brian Winters
Skills and experience
Brian Winters is the Head of Sales & Distribution for Zurich U.S. Commercial Insurance. In this role he is responsible for overseeing the Sales & Distribution team in achieving profitability and growth targets through customer and distribution strategies. He has been with Zurich North America since 2007.
With more than 30-years in the insurance industry, Winters has broad experience in underwriting, broker relations and leadership at a number of carriers, including XL Catlin, Kemper, Travelers and AIG. Prior to his current role, he was Head of Specialty Products for Zurich North America, serving a diverse set of customers and distributors and delivering innovative solutions for unique and challenging risks. He also has served as Head of Customer and Distribution Management, Head of Customer Distribution and Market Development for Global Corporate in North America (GCiNA) and Head of the Casualty Practice for GCiNA.
Educational background
Winters attended the College of Insurance, today known as St. John’s School of Risk Management, in New York City, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Insurance.