Woodbury, NY, January 12, 2026 — SterlingRisk, one of the nation’s leading independent insurance brokerages, announced that Zachary Diamond has joined the firm as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Diamond will lead SterlingRisk’s enterprise marketing strategy, brand development, and growth initiatives across all business segments, supporting the firm’s continued expansion and long-term strategic objectives.
“Zach brings strong insurance industry experience backed by strategic marketing leadership and analytical discipline,” said David Sterling, Chief Executive Officer of SterlingRisk. “His ability to connect marketing, underwriting, and production will help us communicate our value more clearly and support sustainable growth across the organization. We’re honored to welcome Zach to SterlingRisk.”
Diamond will work closely with SterlingRisk’s underwriting, production, sales, and corporate development teams to strengthen the firm’s market position, refine its go-to-market approach, and ensure alignment across the organization. He will also oversee new business development initiatives and collaborate with firm leadership.
With more than a decade of experience in insurance brokerage, risk management consulting, and business development, Diamond joins SterlingRisk after serving as Director of Business Development at a Boston-based risk management consulting firm. Earlier in his career, he held senior advisory and leadership roles at global insurance brokerage and consulting organizations serving a broad range of commercial and institutional clients.
“SterlingRisk values expertise, collaboration, and long-term client partnerships,” Sterling added. “Zach understands how to position those strengths in a competitive insurance marketplace while also ensuring our teams have the tools needed to succeed.”
In addition to leading marketing and brand strategy, Diamond will work closely with the firm’s sales and production teams to advance client acquisition and retention efforts to elevate SterlingRisk’s visibility with carrier partners and industry stakeholders.
Diamond holds a degree in Economics from the University of Miami and is actively engaged in the insurance and risk management community.
