Jeff Cohen is Senior Vice President, Industry Relations at Zywave, where he leads strategic expansion of the carrier and media businesses for one of the insurance tech industry’s most innovative solutions providers. Jeff joined Zywave in 2021 following Zywave’s acquisition of Advisen, bringing deep expertise in data, media and insurer engagement across commercial property and casualty markets.
Before his role at Zywave, Jeff served as President of Advisen, where he directed the company’s data and media business with a focus on delivering insights, analytics and technology to informed decision-makers throughout the insurance ecosystem. Prior to Advisen, he spent 15 years at Bloomberg, where he held sales and marketing leadership positions that shaped global client engagement strategies and revenue growth.
At Zywave, Jeff plays a pivotal role in driving collaboration between carrier partners, brokers and agencies. His industry leadership supports the company’s mission to enhance distribution, improve risk selection and pricing strategies, and facilitate stronger communications across the insurance value chain. His work reinforces Zywave’s position as a trusted partner for carriers seeking to innovate and grow in a rapidly evolving market.
Jeff is also deeply committed to professional community service. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Spencer Educational Foundation, which funds risk management and insurance education, and the Center for Hearing and Communication, a New York-based non-profit that assists individuals with hearing loss. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jeff enjoys long-distance running around Central Park and is known for his legendary eyeglass collection.
Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Cornell University, where he laid the foundation for a career at the intersection of data, media and insurance innovation.
