Tom Kussurelis
About Tom Kussurelis
Tom Kussurelis serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc., where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in the insurance industry, holding various leadership roles and contributing to strategic initiatives focused on innovation and financial management.
Current Role at Arrowhead General Insurance Agency
Tom Kussurelis serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he works directly on a profit and loss basis with various programs, indicating a hands-on approach to financial management. Kussurelis plays a key role in the Growth & Innovation Teams, focusing on delivering meaningful capabilities to the business. His responsibilities encompass operations, branding, marketing, data and analytics, and actuary functions. He also provides direct support to the leadership of specific commercial lines programs and offices.
Previous Experience at Arrowhead General Insurance Agency
Prior to his current position, Tom Kussurelis worked at Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc. as the Chief Marketing Officer from 2015 to 2019. During this four-year tenure in the Greater San Diego Area, he contributed to the company's marketing strategies and initiatives. His experience at Arrowhead has been instrumental in shaping the agency's approach to market growth and customer engagement.
Career at Zurich North America
Tom Kussurelis has extensive experience with Zurich North America, where he held several positions from 1991 to 2010. He served as Regional Underwriting Manager for Universal Underwriters Group from 1991 to 2000 and later as Regional Sales Manager from 2001 to 2008. His role as National Account Executive from 2008 to 2010 involved managing accounts across the Midwest and Northeast U.S. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in underwriting and sales management within the insurance industry.
Educational Background and Professional Development
Tom Kussurelis has a diverse educational background. He studied Philosophy and Behavioral Psychology at Western Michigan University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 1983 to 1987. He also attended the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he completed a program on Leading and Sustaining the Innovative Organization in 2019. Additionally, he participated in the Zurich Management Development Program at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in 1994. His educational pursuits reflect a commitment to both personal and professional growth.
Involvement in Strategic Leadership
Tom Kussurelis is a member of the Brown & Brown Senior Leadership Team, where he contributes to the strategic direction of the company. His focus on innovation and insurtech initiatives aligns with the evolving landscape of the insurance industry. Kussurelis's involvement in these leadership roles underscores his commitment to advancing the operational and strategic goals of the organizations he serves.