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.
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
LV next in line for PowerPlace
LV to roll out host of products within weeks
Insuring a good night out
Fights, drugs, alcohol abuse, trips and slips are all associated with nightclubs, but brokers and insurers need not be wary, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Acquisitions - Acquirers patient despite consolidation warning
Following a senior banker's warning that consolidators will have to find ways to generate growth other than acquisitions, some of the UK's senior large broker heads are preparing to bide their time, writes Andrew Tjaardstra
Axa comes bottom of the insurer league in IIB service level survey
Axa has ranked last in the Institute of Insurance Brokers' (IIB) service level poll - falling margin...