CRONULLA, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA,November 5, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Chris Rutherford, chief operating officer for Zurich Financial Services Limited, the Australian operator of Zurich Global Life, has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in financial services operations.

Mr. Rutherford's areas of expertise include financial services, marketing and life insurance business. He is responsible for assisting the executive team in the development and implementation of key initiatives, managing and mentoring underwriting, claims and product development managers, and developing the risk business and supporting operations. Zurich Financial Services Limited provides financial products including life and investment business.
Mr. Rutherford received a diploma in 1979 from the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance. In 2007, he became a certified insurance professional. Between 2004-2010, he completed Zurich Management Development Series courses. In 2002 he became PS 146 Compliant. In 1982, he cmpleted a management development program through Mount Eliza College. He is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance.

For more information about Chris Rutherford, visit http://www.chris-rutherford.com.

About Worldwide Who's Who
With over 500,000 members representing every major industry, Worldwide Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Worldwide Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies, making them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services.

Worldwide Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third-party endorsement of their accomplishments, and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

For more information, please visit http://www.worldwidewhoswho.com.

Contact:
Ellen Campbell
Director, Media Relations
[email protected]

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