Zurich Financial Services Group said it has named Markus Hongler chief executive officer of Zurich Insurance Ireland Limited, the company's European Union-wide risk carrier for general insurance.

The Zurich, Switzerland-based carrier said the appointment of Mr. Hongler, currently the CEO of Zurich Switzerland, takes effect Jan. 1, 2009 to allow “for a smooth transition to new leadership in Switzerland.”

He also was appointed to the company's group management board effective immediately.

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