Zurich Insurance has named Kathleen Savio to be President of Programs & Direct Markets for Zurich North America Commercial, effective immediately. Ms. Savio will be responsible for working with the Programs and Direct Markets teams to build on and execute their operating plans to deliver profitable growth while contributing to the business' strategy and vision.
During her more than 20 years with Zurich, Ms. Savio has held many key roles. Most recently, Ms. Savio held the position of Chief Administrative Officer for North America Commercial and was responsible for Strategy and Operational Planning, Corporate Communications, Human Resources, Community Investment, Audit, and Security and Investigations.
Prior to her role as CAO, Ms. Savio led the Corporate Marketing and Communications function for North America Commercial, as well as Strategic Initiatives for Marketing and Distribution. She has also held roles in Product Underwriting, Corporate Marketing, and various roles within key business units.
Ms. Savio is a member of the Zurich Foundation Board, Chair of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Chicago/Midwest Division, and member of the IICF National Board, and recently completed the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program. Ms. Savio will be based in Schaumburg, Ill.
Victoria Spears
Victoria Prussen Spears is senior vice president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Spears was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm before joining Meyerowitz Communications. She may be contacted at [email protected].