Gerald Chiddick

Skills and experience

Gerald Chiddick is the Midwest Regional Executive for Zurich North America. In this role, he is responsible for executing Zurich’s business strategy for the Midwest Region, including delivering plans for strategic growth, profitability and operational excellence, and building strong relationships with Zurich’s customers and distributors. Prior to his current role, Chiddick was U.S. Middle Market Head of Real Estate, Retail & Hospitality for Zurich North America. He rejoined Zurich in 2021 from Amerisure Insurance, where he served as the Vice President of Marketing and held leadership roles in product and business development. His previous leadership roles at Zurich included Senior Marketing Officer for Small Business, Vice President of Sales & Distribution for Commercial Markets, Northeast Regional Executive, Vice President of e-Business Services for Zurich Middle Markets, Vice President of Middle Market International and Territory Manger for Zurich Global Express. He worked at Chubb before coming to Zurich in 1996.

External appointments

Chiddick is a board member for the National African American Insurance Association Foundation, National Workers’ Compensation Reinsurance Association, Walsh College in Michigan and Junior Achievement of Southeast Michigan.

Educational background

Chiddick earned his bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University in New York and a Zurich Executive Education Certificate from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management. He also holds a Chartered Insurance Operations Professional (CIOP) designation.