Zurich brings former Aviva/AIG CFO to help take ‘strategic decisions’

Zurich Insurance Group has tapped a former Aviva and AIG financial officer as it looks to take “strategic decisions” for the next three-year cycle in an increasingly complex corporate risk landscape.

Sarah Maillet (pictured) joins  Zurich as new chief financial officer (CFO) of commercial insurance, effective June 1. She succeeds Paolo Mantero, who was appointed group chief strategy officer last year.

In her new role, Maillet will be responsible for leading, directing and controlling commercial insurance’s financial resources, closely partnering with the local businesses. She will report to Sierra Signorelli, CEO commercial insurance, and be based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Maillet has more than 20 years of finance expertise in the insurance industry and has significant management experience, having led teams across multiple jurisdictions.

Most recently, she was CFO of Aviva Insurance, based in the UK. Prior to that, she held senior roles at AIG, including global commercial and Americas CFO.

Signorelli said: “The corporate risk landscape is becoming more complex and evolves at a fast pace. In this environment, the financial health of our business is of paramount importance. Sarah will be a valuable addition to our team as we take strategic decisions for the Group’s 2023-2025 cycle.”

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