April 26, 2017
A rise in global protectionism stemming from a backlash against free trade and globalization could have significant impact on economic growth, poverty levels and the potential for military conflict, according to a new report from the Atlantic Council and Zurich …
November 17, 2016
The voice of Zurich North America Chief Legal Officer Dennis Kerrigan swelled with pride as he described the carrier’s new headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill., and its importance to Zurich’s overall philosophy about environmental and social responsibility. The 783,800-square-foot corporate campus …
October 3, 2016
Zurich North America’s new headquarters building in Schaumburg, Ill., has been completed as an LEED Platinum building as certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The 783,800 square foot building will be home to nearly 3,000 employees and contractors, …
December 23, 2015
Zurich North America has selected Vermont as the domicile for a new sponsored cell captive company, according to the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation. The captive, Hoplite Reinsurance Company of Vermont, is Vermont’s 1,052nd license. “We are delighted that Zurich …
October 2, 2015
Zurich announced that Paul Horgan, previously head of Group Reinsurance, has been appointed CEO of Zurich’s Global Corporate in North America (GCiNA) business effective immediately. As CEO, Horgan is now accountable for the direction, management and performance of GCiNA, a …
August 19, 2015
Pictured left to right: Michael Mahoney and Susan Doyle Atlanta, GA, August 19 2015 — As part of the growth plans for its Auto Dealer and United States Longshoreman & Harbor Workers Act (USL&H) insurance programs, Blue River Underwriters has …
June 18, 2015
A global insurance company is teaming up with a Chicago-area community college to create what they believe is the first-of-its-kind insurance apprenticeship program in the United States and one they hope will become an industry standard in this country for …
December 30, 2014
Schaumburg, Ill.-based Zurich North America has appointed Terry McCafferty as head of group captives, a key strategic business unit of Programs & Direct Markets. In his new role, effective Feb. 1, McCafferty will be responsible for the operational management of …
November 10, 2014
Commercial insurer Zurich North America has named Mark Shults regional executive for the South in marketing, distribution and regional management. His office is in Atlanta. In his new role, Shults will lead the Zurich Regional Leadership Team in achieving profitability …
November 6, 2014
KENNESAW, GA, November 6, 2014 — Blue River Underwriters, a division of Breckenridge Insurance Group, has introduced a new United States Longshoreman and Harbor Workers Act (USL&H) and Maritime Employers Liability (MEL) Insurance Program with Zurich in North America, an …