Zurich North America makes a promotion

Zurich North America said Friday it has named Stephen Penwright head of underwriting for its U.S. national accounts business.

He succeeds Peter Caminiti, who was recently promoted to chief underwriting officer.

Mr. Penwright will report to Heather Fox, head of U.S. national accounts.

Mr. Penwright most recently was underwriting technical director of property. He is based in San Francisco and joined Zurich in 2006 as an enterprise associate.