Zurich North America has announced key leadership changes in its Direct Markets and Crop businesses, with Jason Meador appointed Head of Direct Markets as Vince Santivasi retires.
Santivasi is to stay on through April 5 to assist in Meador’s transition. Santivasi’s retirement comes after two decades with Zurich.
During that time, he solidified the company’s position as one of the largest Finance & Insurance and Property & Casualty insurance providers to franchised auto dealers across the United States.
“In honoring 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 Zurich North America CEO, Kristof Terryn.
Adding: “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 is the current Head of Zurich’s crop insurance business, Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS), and will become Head of Direct Markets on February 1. He will continue to report to Terryn, as a member of Zurich North America’s Executive Committee.
The executive is a Navy veteran with a rich background in the insurance industry having most recently served as Head of RCIS, leading the crop insurance business at Zurich.
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, he was a Principal with The Boston Consulting Group serving clients in the Insurance and Financial Services industry.
Dalynn Hoch will take over Meador’s RCIS role, effective February 1. She will also report to Terryn and be a member of Zurich North America’s Executive Committee.
Hoch most recently served as the head of Mergers & Acquisitions at Zurich Insurance Group. Prior to this, 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.”
