Zurich shuffles roles in commercial broker

Zurich has unveiled a number of changes in its commercial broker division.

James Roberts will become head of broker market, south, based in Croydon.

Roberts replaces Dave Carey who has become head of mid-corporate after moving from his current role as head of Navigators & General.

Jake Algar is promoted to become City manager. Previously assistant City manager, he replaces Roy Standish who is now head of real estate insurance.

Matt Hartigan will become head of broker market, North West, based in Manchester. Hartigan previously held the same role in Bristol.

Richard Smith, currently head of broker market, North West, has been appointed learning and development manager for commercial broker, a new role based in Bristol.

Gary Wainwright, director, commercial middle market and specialties, said: “We have made some significant leadership changes in the first quarter of the year in our new commercial broker operation.

"It’s a great that we have the expertise in our UK business to create fresh challenges and opportunities for our top talent, which serves as a catalyst for further development of our business."

He added: "I’m particularly pleased that we now have such a senior position within commercial broker dedicated to L&D, demonstrating our commitment to our commercial broker workforce.”