Distinguished Programs Hires Experienced Insurance Pro, Paul Zeni

NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2020 – Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager, today officially announces it has hired commercial insurance sales executive Paul R. Zeni as its new Northern California Regional Sales Executive. Zeni brings approximately 35 years of diverse insurance industry experience to this new role.

“Paul’s background as a sales professional, broker, program manager and underwriting professional provides real-world expertise and insight to this role — an asset for agents and brokers in the region,” noted Kurt Meister, senior vice president of business development at Distinguished Programs. “We’re proud to have someone of Paul’s caliber join our team. Adding such industry experts is central to our sales force expansion efforts and to providing robust and beneficial insurance industry products nationally.”

In his new role, Zeni will represent the complete range of Distinguished Programs insurance products across all industry service sectors.

Prior to his work with the programs division of York Risk Services Group, Zeni worked with Apollo General Insurance in Sonoma, CA, a national managing general agent specializing in the construction, environmental and wine industries. Before that, he served as a regional program manager with AIG for six years. Serving as a program manager and executive underwriter, Zeni also spent 17 years with Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Zeni earned his bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College of California. He is based out of Santa Rosa, California.

About Distinguished Programs Distinguished Programs is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Cultural & Historic Properties and Hospitality & Restaurants. Property and liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers. Serving the same core markets and partnering with the most stable and reputable carriers, Distinguished Programs’ high limit umbrella programs remain the clear choice in its areas of specialty for superior coverage, competitive pricing, and attentive service. Through thoughtful innovation, stemming back to 1987, Distinguished Programs fosters growth and opportunities for its brokers, carriers, and employees. www.distinguished.com.