NFP hires former Zurich exec as construction property broking leader

NFP Corp. on Tuesday named Tyler James, formerly with Zurich North America, as North American construction property broking leader.

He will report to Adrian Pellen, co-leader of NFP’s construction and infrastructure group in the newly created role.

Mr. James, who is based in Chicago, previously was Midwest construction property manager for Zurich North America. Prior to that, he held various underwriting and broking roles at Everest Insurance, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and CNA Financial Corp.