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Zachary Young

President Strategy & Portfolio Management at Travelers

Hartford, Connecticut

Overview

Work Experience

  • Vice President Strategy & Portfolio Management

    2023 - Current

  • Scouting & Ventures Lead

    2022 - 2023

    In my role I research, vet, and prioritize early stage companies providing new technology, products, and services to the insurance ecosystem. My goal is to identify companies that have strategic alignment with State Farm and the broader financial services industry. I collaborate with VCs, CVCs, and Private Equity while also participating in startup ecosystems both domestically and abroad.

  • Vice President

    2021 - 2022

  • Head Of Emerging Partnerships

    2018 - 2021

    Responsible for external facing strategic opportunities including commercial partnerships and POCs, strategic investments, acquisition targets. Worked with Fortune 100 companies to Insurtech / Fintech start-ups

  • Construction, Director Strategy & Finance

    2015 - 2018

    Responsible for portfolio management and strategic initiatives across underwriting, product, finance & claim.

  • Manager Assurance & Consulting

    2009 - 2015

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