Zurich Insurance
Belfast staff feel brunt of Zurich's latest redundancies
The redundancies were a result of the insurer's decision to relocate its small to medium-sized enterprise package business
Zurich admits policyholder data loss a year later
Biba's Eric Galbraith 'disappointed' that Zurich did not keep him advised
Zurich data loss exposes 51,000 policyholders
The insurer is today contacting relevant brokers to ensure they are able to support customers
NIG appoints new underwriting chiefs
The insurer has appointed Martin Hall as director of commercial underwriting and Steve Symonds as head of regional underwriting
Zurich axes another 22 jobs
The cuts come as the insurer relocates its SME package business
Junction secures five year deal with banking giant
Deal with Santander will see affinity specialist provide bank's first branded insurance products
Allianz targets Zurich Building Guarantee customers
Zurich's closure of division leaves way open for Allainz and BLP
PowerPlace intent on doubling distribution through internet
Move online would put PowerPlace "in the spotlight" says Matthew Reed
Am I bothered?
How much do customers really care about risk management? Louise Meeson asks if the industry is tuned in to clients' needs or simply searching for ways to cut claims and rake in revenue
Is big still beautiful?
Tony Cornell asks if big insurers are still vital to brokers
The rate debate
Swiss insurer Zurich is the latest to attempt to push through rate increases. David Smith speaks to Martin Friel about his determination to make the increases stick and explains why he needs brokers on board to make it happen
WCN aims to eliminate inefficiency
Willis Commercial Network has launched a new initiative with its insurer partners
Zurich announces job losses
Swiss insurer withdraws from new-home warranty and building control markets
Willis board gives go ahead for move to Ireland
Company now awaits shareholders' and Supreme Court vote
New CEO in place for PowerPlace
Appointment comes as part of sales focus for Towergate's subsidiary
Zurich chief goes on air to call for hardening
Insurer head argues for action now to avoid large swings in premiums later, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Zurich chief calls for action
David Smith, Zurich's UK managing director of general insurance (broker division) talks to PB editor Andrew Tjaardstra in the latest PB video.
MMA appoints claims director
Former Budget director takes up permanent post with broker-only insurer
Broker Direct launches online retail comparison product
Zurich and Brit policies now sit side-by-side for brokers
Problems of pigeonholing
With 4.8 million businesses falling into the SME category, how effective is this classification in meeting client requirements? Martin Friel investigates how providers and brokers can satisfy the needs of this diverse sector
