Stan Bernard
Head of Financial Institutions & Professional Services, U.S. Middle Market
Zurich North America
Skills and experience
Stan Bernard is the U.S. Middle Market Head of Financial Institutions & Professional Services for Zurich North America, where he is responsible for developing and executing a business plan focused on driving profitable growth through industry specialization and underwriting expertise. Bernard joined Zurich in 2021 from CNA Insurance, where he held positions of increasing leadership in the middle market space, most recently as Assistant Vice President Commercial Officer. His previous roles include underwriting, sales and analyst positions at Chubb, Liberty Mutual and Wachovia Bank.
Educational background
Bernard earned his bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and his MBA from Montclair State University in New Jersey. He also holds Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) professional designations.