Zurich appoints new head of risk services in Canada

Insurer Zurich Canada has appointed Chris Snider as head of risk services, replacing Scott Thomas.

Formerly the manager of risk services – property, Snider has been with Zurich Canada for 15 years and has held roles of increasing responsibility. He was a senior risk consultant and portfolio executive for property prior to becoming manager of this team. He has acted as the regional and technical lead for business resilience in North America.

Snider will serve on the Zurich Canada executive committee, reporting to Zurich Canada CEO Saad Mered, and functionally to Tom Fioretti, chief risk engineering officer, US commercial insurance, Zurich North America.

Mered said: “Looking to continue the valuable work that Scott has done with this team over many years, we now look to Chris to take this function to the next level as Risk Services is strategically positioned to be the core of our enhanced service offering to our customers.”