Zurich North America News

Zurich North America, Allied Public Risk Partner on Public Sector Program

Schaumburg, Illinois-based Zurich North America has entered into an agreement with program administrator Allied Public Risk LLC to provide a full range of insurance coverage to select cities, towns, boroughs, counties and special service districts with populations under 100,000. Zurich …

Zurich North America Names Butt to Lead Casualty for Commercial Insurance

Valerie Butt has been named Head of Casualty for Zurich North America Commercial Insurance. Butt will lead the casualty business with responsibility for new and renewal business. Butt takes on the role that was vacated when Brandon Fick was named …

Reutter Named Head of Construction for Zurich NA

Insurer Zurich North America has tapped Karen Reutter to lead its Construction unit. Reutter, who recently led the construction practice of a major insurance broker, also worked in Zurich’s construction business from 1999 to 2001. She is a recognized industry …

Zurich North America Names Cittadino as Leader in Programs Unit of Alternative Markets

Zurich North America has named Eric Cittadino as leader for Diversified Programs, Specialty Auto and Aftermarket within the Programs unit of Alternative Markets. He replaces David Banks who has decided to retire at the end of the year. Currently the …

Zurich North America Names PCI’s Manna as Head of Government Relations

Zurich North America has brought Deirdre Manna on board as the new head of Government and Industry Affairs. Manna leads Zurich’s engagement with elected officials at the state and federal level on public policy issues that may impact the insurer’s …

XL Catlin’s Benjamin to Head Zurich North America’s Management Solutions Group

Brian Benjamin, a longtime insurance executive with experience in professional liability lines, has joined Zurich North America as head of Management Solutions. Benjamin will be accountable for the performance of the Management Solutions Group (MSG) unit, which is part of …

Zurich North American Names Massey as Head of Programs, Replacing Putz

Zurich North America has named Greg Massey as the head of Programs, replacing David Putz who became head of Alternative Markets for Zurich at the beginning of the year. The leadership changes come as the company welcomed Kathleen Savio, former …

Zurich North America Names Putz to Lead Alternative Markets

Zurich North America has appointed David Putz to lead Alternative Markets, effective January 1, 2018. Putz will assume the role currently held by Kathleen Savio, who will become Zurich North America CEO at that same time. Putz, currently head of …

Zurich North America Names Ironshore’s DeLong VP of Cyber Underwriting

Zurich North America has hired Yosha DeLong as vice president of cyber underwriting, a role that expands Zurich’s cyber resources as the cyber exposures continue to evolve beyond data security. DeLong will lead the continued development of the company’s cyber …

Zurich Makes a Difference in the Lives of Philadelphia Families

Zurich North America, a provider of property and casualty insurance and a company dedicated to improving the lives of children and families, has made a $10,000 donation to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. Paul Horgan, head of North America Commercial …