People & Places
Zurich names head of distribution: Zurich promoted E. Randall Clouser to North American head of Distribution & Regional Management. Clouser will oversee distribution strategy and regional executives. He joined Zurich in 1996.

Willis appoints SVP: Willis North America, a unit of Willis Group Holdings, named Keith Jurss senior vice president, Professional Liability, Willis Construction Practice. Jurss will lead professional resources for North America within the construction industry. In addition, the company appointed John A. Connolly as Executive Risks Practice leader. Since 2009, Connolly has been the co-leader of the practice with Steve Pincus, who will continue to manage Willis' substantial Executive Risks operations in New York.

Philadelphia promotes 20-year vet: Philadelphia Insurance Cos. promoted Brian O'Reilly to senior vice president of marketing. O'Reilly has served Philadelphia for more than 20 years, most recently as regional vice president.

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