Zurich appoints Hayley Robinson as group chief underwriting officer

As of 1 June

John Brazier
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Hayley Robinson appointed to lead Zurich Group Underwriting and drive underwriting strategy, objectives and performance

Currently the UK Group underwriting chief, Robinson will take on the Group role on 1 June and report to Sierra Signorelli, who was recently named Zurich chief executive for commercial insurance. In the new role, Robinson will oversee the underwriting function across the Zurich Group and ensure underwriters are well-positioned to make appropriate risk selection decision. Having joined Zurich in 2018, Robinson previously held various management roles in underwriting at RSA and Aviva. Commenting on her new role, Robinson said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for me to progress my jou...

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