Zurich Canada names Matthew Christopoulos as Senior Vice President, Customer & Market Management

Toronto, ON – June 8 – Zurich Insurance Company Ltd (Canadian Branch) (Zurich Canada) today announced Matthew Christopoulos as Senior Vice President, Customer & Market Management, effective June 1. 

In this role, Christopoulos will lead customer management and regional distribution, along with sales and marketing. Supporting both the Commercial and Retail segments, he will focus on sharpening how Zurich shows up in the market and creating a more consistent experience for customers and brokers.

"Matt brings a strong track record of building distribution capability and driving growth," said Paul Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Zurich Canada. "Since joining Zurich in 2025, he has already made a real impact. As we continue to evolve how we work in the market, Matt's leadership will help us move faster, stay closer to our partners, and deliver a more connected offering across our business.”

With more than a decade in the P&C industry, Christopoulos has held leadership roles spanning distribution strategy, business development, and product management. Throughout his career, he has focused on connecting market insight with practical execution, helping organizations improve sales capabilities and bring greater consistency to their go-to-market approach.

"I’m excited to take on this role at a time of real momentum for the business," said Christopoulos. "There is a clear focus on strengthening partnerships and delivering for customers, and I’m looking forward to building on that with teams across Zurich."

As Zurich Canada continues to execute its growth strategy, the company is focused on advancing its position and strengthening its market presence as a unified and competitive carrier partner – with a regional approach that puts teams closer to the brokers and customers they serve. 

About Zurich Canada

Founded 150 years ago, Zurich Insurance Group is a leading multi-line insurer serving about 60 million customers – both people and businesses – in more than 200 countries and territories. Zurich Canada has been a leader in the Canadian insurance market for 100 years, serving customers across two segments – Commercial and Retail. With over 900 employees in offices across the country, we leverage global capabilities with local service and knowledge. Through a thoughtful and transparent approach, our dedicated regional teams help mitigate and manage risks and build resilience, helping customers meet tomorrow prepared.

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