Zurich North America announces executive changes

Zurich North America, part of Zurich Insurance Group, Friday announced executive changes in its direct markets and crop businesses.

Jason Meador, now head of Rural Community Insurance Services, Zurich’s crop insurance business, has been named to lead the direct markets business that serves auto dealers and rental operations, beginning Feb. 1.

Mr. Meador will succeed current head of direct markets Vince Santivasi, who is retiring but will stay on through April 5 to assist in Mr. Meador’s transition, according to a Zurich statement.

Mr. Meador will continue to report to Zurich North America CEO Kristof Terryn.

Dalynn Hoch, now head of mergers & acquisitions at Zurich Insurance Group, will rejoin North America to succeed Mr. Meador as the head of RCIS, effective Feb. 1, the statement also said.

Ms. Hoch will report to Mr. Terryn and be a member of Zurich North America’s Executive Committee.