Zurich Insurance
Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer servicing customers in global and local markets. We offer products and services for a diverse range of customers from small businesses to multinational corporations, as well as providing High Net Worth insurance. Our strategy focuses on delivering a great service through responsive trading, local expertise, digital innovations and strong customer-centric propositions, underpinned by our core values and commitment to a sustainable future.
Zurich COR shrinks to 93.5%
Combined ratio for UKGI business drops 3.5 points as operating profit grows 30% to £47m.
Zurich boss Vibhu Sharma on growth in a tough market
In part two of our interview the CEO for UKGI at Zurich, Vibhu Sharma, talks innovation and his dislike of silos.
JM Glendinning launches professional risks business
Jake Fox joins as managing director for new offering.
Sharma pledges to keep Zurich on track
Vibhu Sharma insists “our focus remains unchanged” as he takes up role as CEO for UK general insurance in part one of our interview.
Zurich’s Ian McManus to move to Aon
Insurer’s personal lines broker boss to become private clients proposition leader at broker.
Martin Hall joins Gallagher as chief underwriting officer
Hall was previously underwriting director at NIG.
Insurance Marketing & PR Awards shortlist announced today
Many of the insurance industry's big players make the list for different categories.
Zurich takes firm stance against fraud despite court reversal
Insurer disappointed by Court of Appeal ruling in favour of claimant.
Power hour: Yacht insurance
Experts discuss specialisation, expertise and technology in the yacht market.
Zurich launches cyber protection policy
The product also has an associated breach response service.
New broker head in Scotland for Zurich
David Brown replaces Chris Sime who was promoted in January.
Rewatch Insurance Age's award-winning Broker Apprentice
Last night Insurance Age's Broker Apprentice was named Best Campaign in the Public Interest - Trade Press at the Chartered Insurance Institute's Public Interest Awards.
Zurich UK CEO optimistic about personal lines
Dave Smith says rise in GWP due to growth in personal lines.
Zurich UK profit up 19.5% to £171m in 2014
GWP rose by 2.2% to £1.71bn last year.
Cannabis farmer jailed for insurance fraud
Essex-based electrician found with £14,000 of cannabis plants at his home when arrested on suspicion of insurance fraud.
Zurich promotes Chris Sime to head of sales
Sime will oversee commercial broker and personal lines after being head of broker market for Scotland.
N&G aims to become marine insurer of choice for brokers
Insurer will relaunch some products in 2015 and target organic growth.
Top players losing share of household insurance market
Report says a condensed market and a shift in distribution model could threaten future profitability.
Jason Eatock is the new head of SME at Zurich UK
He takes over role within the commercial broker business and replaces Richard Coleman.
Canopius takes two from Zurich
Insurer appoints three to its UK accident and health division.
Zurich to target growth in emerging markets
Insurer said previous strategy was about stability.
RSA appoints Paton as claims director
The move to RSA means the ex-Zurich claims officer will be reunited with Steve Lewis.
Zurich consulting staff over pension changes
Insurer is looking at closing its final salary scheme.
Zurich UK's operating profit increases 19% to £136m
Insurer's GWP also rose to £1.28bn for the first nine months of 2014.