Zurich reveals leadership shifts in North America
Zurich North America has unveiled key leadership changes in its direct markets and crop insurance businesses.
Jason Meador (pictured right), currently head of Zurich's crop insurance business, Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS), has been appointed to lead the direct markets business that serves auto dealers and rental operations following the impending retirement of the head of direct markets, Vince Santivasi (pictured left).
Dalynn Hoch (pictured centre), currently head of mergers & acquisitions at Zurich Insurance Group, will rejoin North America succeeding Meador as the head of RCIS.
Jason Meador will become head of direct markets on February 1. Meador will continue to report to Zurich North America CEO, Kristof Terryn, as a member of Zurich North America's Executive Committee.
Santivasi will stay on through April 5 to assist in Meador's transition. Santivasi's retirement comes after 20 years with Zurich.
"In honouring Vince's remarkable twenty-year tenure with Zurich, we express gratitude for his exceptional leadership. With his extensive knowledge and expertise in the automotive industry, Vince has fostered invaluable customer and industry relationships that have been instrumental in our success within the franchised auto dealer space," said Terryn.
"As Vince moves on, Jason, who currently leads our Crop business, will take over as leader of the Direct Markets business. We extend our appreciation to Vince for his exemplary service and anticipate continued success under Jason's leadership."
Meador joined Zurich over 10 years ago and has held several leadership roles since that time, including head of strategic execution for North America, chief operating officer of the former alternative markets business unit and head of captives. Prior to joining Zurich, Meador was a principal with The Boston Consulting Group serving clients in the insurance and financial services industry.
Hoch most recently served as the head of M&A at Zurich Insurance Group. Prior to that, she worked as the chief financial officer at Zurich North America for seven years. Previously, she held a position as a partner with KPMG.
Terryn added: "We're fortunate to have strong leaders across North America and our Group, which ensures seamless transitions. We're thrilled to welcome Dalynn back to North America. With her background growing up in the family agriculture business and the wealth of finance and transformation experience she gained during her 14 years at Zurich, Dalynn is a strong fit to lead our Crop business."
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