VIPR appoints Zurich exec to boost North America unit

VIPR Solutions, a UK-based provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, has tapped an industry veteran who recently left Zurich North America as an advisor to its business in North America.

Gregory Massey, a property/casualty insurance executive with nearly 40 years’ experience in commercial lines underwriting, recently retired from Zurich North America, where he served for 13 years in various senior roles, such as chief underwriting officer for commercial markets, senior vice president for property and casualty lines of business, and head of program business for middle markets, among other roles.

Prior to that, Massey spent 12 years as a commercial lines vice president for Selective Insurance Group. Before joining Selective, he held underwriting and management positions with Anthem Casualty and The Hartford.

Founded in 2009, VIPR supports the automation of insurance back-office processes such bordereaux processing and coverholder management, as well as regulatory compliance.

“We are delighted to welcome Greg to VIPR as part of our North American growth and expansion plan,” said David Sweet, VIPR’s chief commercial officer. “Greg's experience in this market is going to be instrumental in our future plans, helping to ensure that we deliver a class-leading solution to US and Canadian clients.”

Massey added: “VIPR Solutions enables the collecting and transferring of accurate policy data to carriers and TPAs. VIPR also provides the analytical ability to develop actionable insights that are critical to managing a portfolio of risks effectively.

“VIPR has demonstrated its capabilities for Lloyd’s and non-Lloyd’s syndicates and other European clients, so its expansion into North America comes with a demonstrated track record.”

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