Zurich North America names head of programs

Zurich Insurance Co. Ltd. said Thursday that Denise Olson has been named head of programs for Zurich North America, effective immediately.

She succeeds Greg Massey, who is retiring.

Ms. Olson, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is in charge of Zurich’s programs business and fostering and maintaining relationships with program administrators.

She will report to Alex Wells, head of U.S. middle market, and she will continue as a member of the Zurich North America leadership team.

Ms. Olson, who joined Zurich in 2003, was most recently the technical director for programs.