April 27, 2026 by matray

The Doctors Company said it has made a series of leadership appointments aimed at strengthening underwriting operations, supporting growth and improving alignment across its medical professional liability business.

Todd Zeiter has been promoted to chief underwriting officer, a move the company said reflects his nearly three decades of experience across underwriting, reinsurance and insurance operations. Zeiter most recently served as senior vice president of national underwriting. In his new role, he will lead enterprise underwriting, with a focus on aligning underwriting and reinsurance strategy while supporting disciplined growth.

Christian Groux has been named interim Region III regional operating officer. Groux brings more than 30 years of experience in the medical professional liability sector, spanning underwriting, business development and distribution. He most recently served as vice president of business development for Region III. In his new role, he will oversee regional operations, with an emphasis on cross-functional alignment and execution of enterprise objectives.

The company also announced additional leadership transitions intended to support national operations and strategic coordination.

Lou Sicilian will move to senior vice president of MPL business and financial strategy from his role as Region III regional operating officer. In that position, he will focus on strategic operations, enterprise alignment and regional continuity.

Laura Archer will transition to vice president of underwriting strategy and transformation from her role as vice president of underwriting in Region III. The company said she will support national underwriting efforts and help advance underwriting integration and transformation across the MPL business.