Zurich North America names new chief underwriter

Geno Fernandez will assume the role of chief underwriting officer at Schaumburg, Illinois-based Zurich North America, effective July 5, Zurich announced Monday.

Mr. Fernandez is currently head of strategic execution for Zurich North America Commercial. He will succeed Mary Merkel, who is retiring.

Mr. Fernandez joined Zurich in 2012 from McKinsey & Co., where he was a senior partner and leader in the insurance practice.