Zurich Insurance
News analysis: Insurers take a hit from discount rate cut
Brokers prepare for premium hikes as insurers calculate the cost of Lord Chancellor’s Ogden rate change
CII appoints Matthew Connell as director of policy and engagement
Connell previously worked at Zurich.
SME Now and the future: Property protectors
Brokers offer vital help to property owners facing new challenges to their business, writes Edward Murray
Video: Aviva, AIG, XL Catlin and Zurich discuss importance of brand within insurer marketing strategies
Insurers are becoming more sophisticated in their quest to deliver 'brand value' given the growing number of marketing channels available to deliver their messages.
Profits up for Zurich UK in 2016
Operating profits up to £147m as COR recovers over 12 points to 97.1%.
SME Now and the future: Hurdles to overcome
Last year presented many challenges for brokers and 2017 could see even more, writes Edward Murray
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
Two major insurer restructures, CEO changes, swapping software houses and a new product make up this week's most read stories.
Zurich restructure puts 240 people at risk of redundancy
The insurer has begun consultation with employees as it proposes to remove jobs from the UK as the business is restructured.
Ex-Zurich personal lines broker chief Nichola Thomson joins Lockton
She left the provider in June last year.
Broking break - Your top five
The FSCS, MGAM, Zurich and SME business all made the most read list for this week.
Resignations at Endsleigh and Zurich
Trudi Archer and Rachel Would have left the business.
SME Now and the future: Focus on small fleet
Technology is radically changing the way brokers should be approaching finding cover for commercial cars and vehicles, explains Edward Murray
Zurich appoints Tulsi Naidu as CEO for its UK business
Naidu to lead general insurance and life functions for the insurer.
Operating profit shoots up 44% for Zurich
GWP falls as the insurer notes focus on pricing and underwriting discipline.
Aviva hires Patrick Tiernan as CFO
Tiernan replaces Colm Holmes who took over the CEO role of the UK GI business in June.
SME Now and the future: Targeting terror
Travel and terrorism insurance for employees is not just a perk for big multi-nationals, it is an often essential cover for small businesses too, explains Edward Murray
Zurich UK publishes GI claims data
Insurer says it has paid out £1bn in the first six months of 2016 with 70% of that going on general insurance claims.
Bill Paton to step down as RSA claims director
Current Zurich chief claims officer Karl Helgesen will take up the position.
SME Now and the future: Building with brokers
Broking for sole traders in the trades, professions and skilled worker sector is intricate and liabilities are complex, explains Edward Murray
Zurich Insurance Masters Winner: Peter Cook of Herts Insurance Consultants
Champion reveals his best and worst shots and just where he’ll be keeping the trophy.
Products round-up: Insurers keep on motoring along
The protection of motorists has been on the minds of insurers recently
Golf: Zurich Insurance Masters highlights
Brokers coming to terms with the course at The Grove in Hertfordshire.
Golf: Zurich Insurance Masters – The Final and winners
Catch up with all the news in our blog from the course.
Zurich Insurance Masters - brokers get ready for the final
The contestants are warming up at The Grove in Hertfordshire.