Zurich North America names Matthew Moore, ARM, as its new Executive Vice President – Head of Group Captives, effective 29 September. Moore is based in Chicago and reports to Alex Wells. In his new role, Moore oversees strategy and execution for the solutions and services the company offers to member-owned, agency, and fronted captives. He also works closely with captive consultants and captive boards on these initiatives. Moore joins the firm, bringing with him 16 years of experience from The Hartford, where he most recently served as Head of Captives for two and a half years. Prior to that, he spent over six years as a Practice Leader, specialising in Loss Sensitive business in the Midwest. His experience at The Hartford also includes roles as Senior Underwriter, Assistant Director of Finance, and Financial Analyst. Alex Wells comments on the appointment: “Matt’s ability to drive growth, build trusted relationships and lead high-performing teams positions him exceptionally well to lead our Group Captives business forward.” Moore holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bryant University and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation.
