Zurich Insurance appoints Pitsikas as head of SME APAC

He will report to Sean Walker, head of Commercial Insurance.

Zurich Insurance Asia Pacific has appointed Theo Pitsikas as head of SME for the region, effective 16 June. 

He will report to Sean Walker, head of Commercial Insurance and Chief Technical Officer, APAC, and will relocate from Sydney to Singapore for the role.

Pitsikas currently serves as head of SME for Zurich Financial Services Australia, where he has led the growth of the SME portfolio in Australia and New Zealand over the past eight years. 

In his new regional role, he will oversee Zurich’s strategy to expand its SME presence across Asia Pacific.

His priorities will include developing modular insurance solutions tailored to Micro SMEs and Trades, strengthening underwriting practices, and driving digital platform enhancements. 

He will work closely with local business units to align offerings with market and channel needs.