Sep 4, 2020
Jeff Gallimore is the COO for Zurich North America’s U.S. Commercial Insurance unit. Jeff has served in a wide variety of roles at Zurich for the last 12 years but prior to this, he worked with AIG for 17 years. From his 30-plus years of work experience, Jeff shares some of the key lessons learned in the industry and why he’s excited for the future as a younger generation joins in.
Key Takeaways
- A bit about Jeff’s background and how he got started in insurance.
- Jeff shares how he made a conscious decision in selecting his roles and promotions.
- When it comes to the insurance industry, how does it stand in diversity and inclusion today?
- Jeff believes there’s going to be a lot more opportunity in the upcoming years as more Gen Zs enter the workforce.
- It’s important to think outside of the box and not get stuck in a legacy model or mode just because that’s how it’s ‘always been done.’
- What does Jeff say to young professionals about the insurance industry? Why should they pick it?
- How will COVID-19 impact the insurance industry in the next couple of years?
- Jeff shares his perspectives on where the industry is headed five years from now.
- What should insurance professionals be aware of when it comes to insurtech?
- Every business will be impacted by technology in some shape or form.
- If we can’t have as many in-person meetings, how will the insurance adapt? Jeff believes it comes down to development, connectivity, and innovation.
- What does Jeff wish he’d known sooner about his career?
- Jeff offers some words of wisdom to new professionals getting a start in their career.
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Quotes
“What is the new role and what the capabilities look like in the future? Then you can attract talent that matches what you need to get done.”
“You need a little bit of innovation and thinking outside of the box around how to move forward and not be stuck in a legacy mode of ‘this is the way we’ve always done it’.”
“I think the office will change dramatically. Going to the office will be a place to specifically meet colleagues. Going to work will look like going to where you work during COVID-19 today.”