Zurich reveals new Canada CEO, chief agent

Zurich Insurance has appointed Saad Mered to CEO and chief agent of Zurich Canada.

Mered is currently chief claims officer for Zurich Insurance Group. In his new role, Mered will report to Zurich North America CEO Kathleen Savio.

Mered will assume the chief agent role from David Levinson, who will work together with Mered during the transition and returning to the United States to explore other opportunities at Zurich.

Mered joined Zurich in 2008 as CEO for Zurich Middle East where he developed and led growth strategy across six countries. In 2010, he was appointed CEO general insurance for the Middle East and Africa. He became chief claims officer for the Zurich Group in 2014. Mered started his career in 1994 at AIG.

“Saad’s knowledge of Zurich and our people, his proven ability to foster valuable relationships with customers and brokers, and his drive for innovation and execution will continue to position our important Canadian business to deliver top-tier performance,” said Savio. “I am pleased to welcome Saad to the North America Senior Team.”

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