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.
New aggregator looks to Zurich for commercial director
Mike Quinton has taken on the role of commercial director for a new price comparison site due to be launched next year.
Chubb loses HNW duo to Zurich
Zurich has appointed Lennox Bunting and Alan Gorman to its Private Clients’ new London team.
Updated: mixed insurer riot claims notifications risk causing confusion
Insurers have failed to adopt a blanket policy on increasing their claims notification period following the government’s decision to extend the notification deadline to 42 days under the Riot (Damages) Act.
Riot victims need claims deadline certainty, says Biba
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has urged insurers to provide a clear message on the claims notification deadline for riot victims.
Zurich extends claim notification period to 30 days
Zurich has increased its notification period for property insurance policyholders from seven to 30 days, where a condition exists on policies for the reporting of riot claims.
Chartis closes door on new solicitors' PI business
As the annual solicitors’ professional indemnity renewal date looms, the market leader, Chartis UK, has announced that it will not be writing any new business in this sector.
Marketform hires new CFO
Marketform has announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer (CFO), Paul Guiry, who replaces Roger Doubtfire on his retirement.
Aviva's rising share price sparks bid rumours
Aviva’s leap up the blue-chip index has ignited further market speculation that at least two insurers could be mulling over a possible approach worth 575p a share valuing the insurer at £14.8bn.
Brit swoops for key property player from Zurich to head up new team
Brit Insurance has formed a new, specialist team offering insurance to property investors as part of its UK business unit.
Biba slams Zurich Municipal over anti-broker marketing
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has hit out at Zurich over the content of a Zurich Municipal advert urging customers to “cut out the middle man”.
CII finds replacement for Alasdair Stewart
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has appointed Graeme Sutton as director of corporate development, Insurance Age can reveal.
Zurich cuts 240 roles on return to direct market
Zurich has announced that it is planning to return to the direct insurance market in the UK later this year in a strategic partnership with its subsidiary Endsleigh.
Zurich secures two key financial lines hires
Zurich has appointed Stuart Quinlan as chief underwriting officer, professional indemnity (PI) for Europe, and Alan Moore, as head of financial lines for the UK.
Aviva gears up for push in liability market
Aviva has made two appointments in its liability division which it claims shows its commitment to this market.
XL Insurance focuses on regions with Midlands expansion
XL Insurance has opened a new underwriting office in Birmingham.
Significant leadership changes at Zurich's commercial broker division
Following the recent changes in its UKGI commercial broker division, Zurich has announced further key appointments.
Debating the mid-corporate commercial market
If you missed the recent live webinar debating the mid-corporate commercial market - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Polly C – the hottest insurance gossip
Polly’s attention has been drawn to a tricky situation facing brokers and their insurer accounts.
Market moves: a clean swoop is the trend for teams
It used to be that individuals would leave one company to join another and miraculously several colleagues would appear by their side a few months later.
Solicitors' PI market leader Chartis slams SRA consultation
Chartis has been the latest insurer to react to the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority’s (SRA) consultation on the Assigned Risk Pool (ARP).
Zurich disappointed by SRA changes
Zurich has raised concerns that the changes unveiled by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will not address challenges in the market particularly for small firms renewing professional indemnity (PI) insurance.
Norgrove confirmed as Zurich's GI CEO in Ireland
Zurich Insurance has confirmed the appointment of Ken Norgrove as chief executive officer of its general insurance (GI) business in Ireland.
Regional round table - Bournemouth: Fraud focus
Our expert panel discusses how the Insurance Fraud Register and other developments in the market will impact brokers' attitude to fraud. Liz McMahon reports.
Zurich targets Europe with commercial broker hires
Zurich’s UK General Insurance business has made three senior appointments in the commercial broker team.