CAMICO Names John Zissu as its Vice President of Information Technology
CAMICO, the nation's largest CPA-directed program of insurance and risk management for the accounting profession, announced that John Zissu will join as Vice President of Information Technology on April 7, 2025.
Prior to CAMICO, Zissu served as Vice President – Platform Owner at Everest North America and as Vice President of Technology at Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC), where he spearheaded projects that significantly improved operational efficiency through modern core, digital, and data systems implementations. Specifically, within the TMHCC consolidation, Zissu worked on miscellaneous professional liability and employment practices implementations, developing highly relevant subject matter expertise for CAMICO.
His expertise in modernizing technology operations includes cloud architecture, cybersecurity, data analytics, and the strategic implementation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
'John brings 25 years of insurance industry experience, including 15 years in specialty carrier technology leadership, driving strategic transformation,' said CAMICO President and CEO Mike Ray. 'His deep understanding of insurance underwriting, claims, and financial processes, coupled with expertise in modern carrier platform architecture, enables him to translate complex technology into actionable business strategies. He is well prepared to step into this important leadership role and provide value to CAMICO and its policyholders.'
Zissu holds a J.D. from Fordham Law and a bachelor's degree in psychology from The College of New Jersey, bringing a unique blend of analytical and strategic thinking.
'I am thrilled to be joining the CAMICO family and looking forward to contributing to CAMICO's continued growth and success,' Zissu said. 'From my first interactions, it was clear how much CAMICO values its people and its reputation for providing exceptional client value. I'm passionate about using technology to create positive change, and I'm eager to work alongside the team to develop solutions that make a real difference for our employees and policyholders.'
CAMICO delivers insurance, risk management and related services to more than 8,000 CPA firms and 50,000 staff members in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1986, CAMICO is endorsed by state CPA societies and associations in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Greater Washington D.C., Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. CAMICO provides Professional Liability Insurance, Employment Practices Liability Insurance, and other insurance products needed by CPA firms.
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