Arch Insurance taps Zurich for strategy expert

Former Zurich and Chubb executive Roberto Tous has joined Arch Insurance (EU) as director of strategy & distribution for Europe. 

In this new role, Arch said Tous is tasked with working with Arch’s European underwriting teams to develop strategic broker relationships and strengthen the company’s distribution strategy. He will report to Søren Scheuer, CEO, Arch Insurance (EU) dac and will work closely with Simon Williams, Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International.  

Arch Insurance (EU) is a subsidiary of Bermuda-based Arch Capital and provides specialist property and casualty insurance solutions within the European Union. 

Tous brings more than 16 years of experience gained across the European insurance market to the position. He joins from Zurich Insurance, where he has held numerous leadership roles within the organisation, including Head of general liability, financial lines and cyber risk in Benelux and financial lines EMEA business development manager. Prior to this, Tous was a financial lines underwriter at Chubb Insurance Europe.

Scheuer said: “Roberto’s appointment is another important step in the ongoing development of our European underwriting platform, where we see opportunities to expand both geographically and into new lines of business. Working in collaboration with Arch’s teams in Dublin and London as well as our broking partners, Roberto will be a key part of the expansion of our operations across Continental Europe, and we’re delighted to have him on board.”

Williams added: “Roberto is a terrific addition to our expanding European team. His wealth of experience, Europe-wide market knowledge, and track record in building deep broker relationships makes him the perfect fit as we seek to drive further growth across our underwriting portfolio and increase our relevance to our broker partners.”

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