Zurich has promoted Anthony Pagano to the new role of Head of SME Distribution.

Mr Pagano was previously the national broker manager responsible for managing Zurich’s relationship with Steadfast.

His new role brings with it the additional responsibilities of overseeing all relationships with other cluster groups and key national brokers.

The appointment follows Zurich’s decision last year to strengthen its approach to the SME segment by appointing 14 new broker managers.

Mr Pagano has been with Zurich for more than 16 years, and will report to newly promoted EGM SME Shaun Feely.