Robert Zehr is the SVP, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at Erie Insurance Group, where he drives strategic planning and transformation programs. A Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society, he has an extensive background in actuarial science, predictive modeling, and enterprise risk management, holding an M. B. A. from Case Western Reserve University.
Before his distinguished career in insurance, Robert had a passion for education and worked as a high school math teacher. He taught a range of subjects including algebra, geometry, and calculus to students in grades 9 through 12, an experience he described as "Fun! ".
Unique Fact: Robert made a significant career transition from being a high school math teacher to becoming a senior executive at a Fortune 500 company.
Robert Zehr
SVP, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at Erie Insurance Group
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Corporate Strategy
His current role focuses on driving Erie Insurance's strategic planning and transformation programs to ensure long-term growth and success.
Actuarial Science
He is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and previously served as the Chief Actuary at Erie Insurance, overseeing pricing and reserving.
Enterprise Risk
Previously served as VP, Corporate Risk Officer, responsible for the company's enterprise risk intelligence, reinsurance, and capital modeling.
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Work History
6-2025
SVP, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at Erie Insurance Group
8-2021 - 6-2025
SVP, Actuarial & Chief Actuary at Erie Insurance Group
1-2018 - 8-2021
VP, Corporate Risk Officer at Erie Insurance Group
6-2000 - 7-2003
Actuarial Analyst at EMC Insurance Companies
8-1998 - 5-2000
Math Teacher at Interstate 35 High School
Education
2013 - 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Case Western Reserve University
1997 - 1998
Master’s Degree from State University of New York College at Potsdam
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Location : Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : SVP, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at Erie Insurance Group
