Zurich focuses on global A&H business with new appointment

Zurich Insurance Group is focusing on accident and health (A&H) business, with the appointment of a new head of A&H underwriting. Drazen Jaksic has been appointed to the role within Zurich’s commercial insurance business.

He is based in London and according to Zurich, he will help drive greater consistency and growth across the globe in Zurich’s global A&H portfolio. Zurich has previously stated its ambition to rebalance its commercial insurance portfolio with a focus on profitable growth in specialty lines.

Mr Jaksic joins Zurich from Chubb, where he held the position of senior vice-president of accident and health, EMEA, and was responsible for setting and executing long- and short-term business strategies across 20 markets in the region.

Sierra Signorelli, chief underwriting officer, commercial insurance, Zurich Insurance, said: “Zurich is committed to providing its customers with leading products and services to help them manage their employee risks. We already have strong expertise in A&H across the globe. Under Drazen’s leadership, we will bring this together with a clearer focus and drive.”