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's Steve Lewis calls for better underwriting discipline across the market
Steve Lewis, CEO of Zurich’s UK general insurance (GI) business, has stated that he is “extremely pleased” with the provider’s results for the first six months of 2013.
Zurich UK GI sees £20m GWP drop while profit and COR improve
Zurich UK’s general insurance (GI) business has reported a £20m drop in gross written premium (GWP) for the six months to June 2013.
Zurich creates new roles in bid to help brokers battle fraud
Zurich has launched a dedicated policy validation unit and created two new roles to help brokers in identifying fraud.
Post Intelligence - company profile: Zurich
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Zurich’s strategy and performance in 2012.
Expertise-in-Action: Q&A with Richard Smith
In recent years the insurance industry has made a concerted effort to improve its record on professionalism.
Expertise in Action: Professionalism: Pros & Cons
Qualifications aren’t the be-all and end-all when it comes to professionalism – training, working together and sharing knowledge across the industry are equally important.
Expertise in Action: Professionalism: Testing, testing
Testing, testing
Personal Lines Broking: Feeding the phoenix
As brokers continue to reinvent themselves to remain a major force in personal lines insurance, it is up to insurers to help them flourish in this competitive market
McChesney steps into Zurich role from Allianz
Zurich has confirmed the appointment of Gareth McChesney as director of personal lines underwriting and pricing for its UK general insurance business.
Giles creates 117 jobs in Wales with £7.3m investment
Giles Insurance Brokers has created 117 new jobs in Wales with the help of a £1.3m grant from the Welsh Assembly.
AGCS names Galloway as new regional liability chief
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Tim Galloway as regional head of liability.
Insurance infographic: The Impact of the 2011 Energy Act on property lettings
In this insurance infographic, Zurich focuses on the Energy Act 2011 which contains provisions to make it unlawful from April 2018 to rent property that does not hit minimum energy efficiency standards.
Fleet UK launches telematics for SME and mid-sized fleets
Fleet UK, part of THB Group, has launched a fleet telematics offering for the small to mid-sized fleet market.
Hardy appoints Bunting as claims chief
Hardy Underwriting has appointed Matt Bunting to the group in the role of head of claims.
Towergate swoops for former BGL man
Towergate Insurance has unveiled former BGL and Capita man Derek Henry as group carrier relationship director.
Zurich's UK GI COR and profits improve while GWP falls by 3%
Zurich’s UK general insurance business has reported a combined operating ratio (COR) of 96.5% for the first three months of 2013.
Marsh names Moxon as new private client services chief
Marsh has appointed Richard Moxon as leader of its UK private client services division.
Expertise in Action: The problem of claims fraud
Fraud continues to be one of the biggest problems facing the insurance industry with wrongdoers adding an estimated £44 to the cost of the average policy bought by honest consumers.
Expertise-in-Action: Claims Fraud - Fully equipped
How can insurers make sure intermediaries have all the tools they need to play their part in fraud prevention?
Expertise-in-Action: Claims fraud - Contagion
Despite the insurance industry's valiant efforts, fraud is spreading through the market place like a virus. What can be done to stop the rot?
Expertise Live Video: The fight against fraud
The second Expertise Live event, held in association with Zurich, focused on fighting fraud in personal lines motor business.
Profile: Travelling forwards
After many years working abroad, Zurich’s Steve Lewis returned to a very different UK market but, he tells Caitlin Morrison, he is prepared to meet any challenge
Zurich takes Sime from RSA to lead in Scotland
Zurich has recruited Chris Sime from RSA to be broker market head for Scotland.
Zurich goes to Catlin for new CFO
Zurich has appointed Neil Freshwater as chief financial officer (CFO) for its general insurance and shared services business in the UK, effective from 1 May 2013.