New appointments in Zurich Asia Pacific’s Commercial Insurance unit
Singapore, 9 September 2024 – Zurich Insurance Company (Singapore) Ltd. (“Zurich Singapore”) today announces key leadership appointments to its Asia Pacific Commercial Insurance business. Based in Singapore, Robin Cooper-Driver has been appointed as Head of Financial Lines, Asia Pacific, and Edward Rayfield will join Zurich as Head of Casualty, Asia Pacific.
Mr. Cooper-Driver and Mr. Rayfield will oversee the performance and growth of Zurich’s Financial Lines and Casualty portfolios across the Asia Pacific and work closely with in-country teams to support and develop underwriting capabilities and execute on strategic priorities.
Mr. Liam Burrell, CEO Singapore & Head of Commercial Insurance, Asia, Zurich, said: “I am very pleased to have professionals of Robin and Edward’s calibre join the Zurich Commercial Insurance leadership team based in Singapore. Their deep technical knowledge, geographic experience and strong market relationships will be instrumental in delivering leading solutions to our brokers and customers as well as driving profitable growth through underwriting excellence across our Asia Pacific businesses.”
With over two decades of experience, including 13 years with Zurich, Mr. Cooper-Driver brings deep technical expertise having most recently served as Head of Long Tail Lines Australia and New Zealand and Head of Financial Lines Asia Pacific (based in Australia). Prior to this, he held various underwriting and portfolio leadership positions with Zurich Australia, consistently contributing to the growth and success of the company.
Mr. Rayfield joins Zurich from AIG where he was most recently Head of Casualty, Singapore & Major Accounts Asia. With over 14 years of experience, Mr. Rayfield also brings specialized technical and distribution expertise spanning the London, Australia and Asia Casualty markets, as well as a track record of developing high-performing teams, strong market and customer relationships and successful portfolios.
Both Mr. Cooper-Driver and Mr. Rayfield will report to Mr. Burrell.
About Zurich Insurance Group
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurer serving people and businesses in more than 200 countries and territories. Founded 150 years ago, Zurich is transforming insurance. In addition to providing insurance protection, Zurich is increasingly offering prevention services such as those that promote wellbeing and enhance climate resilience.
Reflecting its purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ Zurich aspires to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. It is targeting net-zero emissions by 2050 and has the highest-possible ESG rating from MSCI. In 2020, Zurich launched the Zurich Forest project to support reforestation and biodiversity restoration in Brazil.
The Group has about 60,000 employees and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN), is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt (ZURVY) program, which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX. Further information is available at www.zurich.com.