Head of alternative markets
Zurich North America
Kathleen Savio is head of alternative markets for Zurich North America, where she is responsible for setting the strategic direction and managing the profit and loss of Zurich’s direct markets, programs, group captives and crop businesses. Most recently, she oversaw the acquisition of Rural Community Insurance Services, a leading crop insurance provider.
Previously, Savio served as president of programs and direct markets, as well as chief administrative officer for Zurich North America Commercial. There, her responsibilities ranged from strategic planning to human resources and community investment to security and investigations.
In addition to her business roles, Savio also chairs the Z Zurich Foundation and is an ambassador for the company’s Women’s Innovation Network. She was a member of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation national board and the first chair of IICF’s Chicago/Midwest division board.
