Zurich North America Names Putz to Lead Alternative Markets

Zurich North America has appointed David Putz to lead Alternative Markets, effective January 1, 2018.

Putz will assume the role currently held by Kathleen Savio, who will become Zurich North America CEO at that same time. Putz, currently head of Direct Markets & Programs, has held leadership positions throughout Zurich North America for more than 20 years. He will report directly to Savio.

Prior to leading Direct Markets & Programs over the past year, Putz was head of Direct Markets for four years. He served in a number of key sales and leadership roles in Direct Markets, including vice president of Sales and Distribution, Finance & Insurance (F&I) Specialist, regional F&I manager Indiana, account executive, regional sales manager Florida, general manager/vice president Northern Division, and national vice president of Sales Eastern Zone.