Zurich Appoints Steve Gillen Global Head of Marine Claims

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Zurich, a leading property and casualty insurance provider globally and in North America, announced today that Steve Gillen has joined Zurich in a key new role as Global Head of Marine Claims. Effective immediately, Gillen will work closely with regional marine leadership and regional claims organizations to enhance Zurich’s claims proposition in support of the global marine specialty practice, and enhance claims capabilities in support of Zurich’s marine business.

Gillen has more than 25 years of extensive experience in marine claims and risk engineering, most recently serving as senior vice president and president, Chartis Marine Claims Adjusters, Inc. Prior to his time at Chartis, Gillen held numerous senior level positions within the industry. Additionally, he has served as chairman of the Service Committee for the American Institute of Marine Underwriters for the last eight years, and is an adjunct professor with the American Institute of Marine Underwriters. He also holds the designation of U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Master.

In his new role, Gillen will report to Chris Barnes, chief claims officer, Zurich Global Corporate.

“Steve is recognized as one of the top talents in marine claims,” Barnes said. “We are thrilled that he has accepted this key new role and know that his knowledge and experience will greatly serve Zurich’s marine customers and business associates.”

About Zurich

Zurich's North America Commercial and Global Corporate in North America business divisions are part of Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich), an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe as well as in Asia-Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Founded in 1872, the Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It employs approximately 60,000 people serving customers in more than 170 countries. In North America, Zurich (www.zurichna.com) is a leading commercial property-casualty insurance provider serving the global corporate, large corporate, middle market, specialties and programs sectors. Zurich's risk engineering services in North America are provided by Zurich Services Corporation.

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Source: Zurich