Zurich Insurance Company (Singapore) Ltd. has announced the appointment of Michael Szwajda as the new Broker Relationship and Business Development Lead. Based in Singapore, Szwajda will focus on enhancing broker and customer relationships and expanding Zurich’s commercial insurance portfolio, particularly through Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) across the region.
Szwajda, who began his career with Zurich in Switzerland as part of the Zurich Graduate Programme, brings over a decade of experience to his new role. He joins from Swiss Re, where he was the Industry Practice Lead for Professional & Financial Services, responsible for driving business growth across Europe and the Asia Pacific. His previous experience also includes a stint at Accenture in strategy consulting.
Liam Burrell, CEO Singapore and Head of Commercial Insurance, Asia, expressed enthusiasm about Szwajda’s return, stating, “I am delighted to welcome Michael (back) to Zurich. His strategic focus and action-oriented approach make him ideally suited for this role. With his broad international experience and proven track record in building strong partnerships, Michael will further strengthen our relationships and bring the best of Zurich to our broker partners and customers.”
Zurich Insurance Group, a global multi-line insurer with over 63,000 employees, continues to expand its services beyond traditional insurance, supporting customers in building resilience. The company is also involved in initiatives like the Zurich Forest project, which supports reforestation in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. Szwajda’s appointment is expected to bolster Zurich’s strategic growth and partnership efforts in the region.
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