Todd Kaminski rejoins Zurich North America as Head of Direct Markets

Todd Kaminski, a 30-year veteran of Zurich North America, returns as Head of Direct Markets, effective July 7. Kaminski will report to Kristof Terryn, CEO of Zurich North America, one of the largest Finance & Insurance and Property & Casualty insurance providers to franchised auto dealers in the United States. He will be part of Zurich North America’s Executive Committee and Group Leadership Team.

Kaminski brings extensive experience and deep industry knowledge to his new role. He began his career with the Direct Markets organization as an account executive in 1993 and advanced through a series of sales leadership positions, ultimately serving as Senior Vice President, Head of Business Development for Direct Markets. Kaminski returns to Zurich following several months of leadership-focused consulting. 

“We’re excited to welcome Todd back to Zurich North America as Head of Direct Markets, bringing with him a distinguished career that spans more than three decades across many important roles at Zurich,” said Terryn. “Todd’s proven leadership within the automotive dealer sector and deep sales and distribution expertise will make him invaluable as we continue to support our auto dealer customers and drive growth across our business.”

With his return to Zurich, Kaminski continues his tenure guiding the Direct Markets business as it serves its auto dealer customers. Zurich can trace its roots in the automotive industry to 1922. For more than 100 years, Zurich has evolved alongside its auto dealer customers, listening to their needs and challenges, and developing solutions that help accelerate their growth and protect their business.

Kaminski holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Penn State University. His leadership journey is complemented by advanced executive education from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and the Co-Active Coaching Training Institute.

He will be based in Philadelphia.

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