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 replaces Axa as AIUA capacity provider
The five-year deal with the Ardonagh-owned specialist agricultural underwriter is valued at £105m.
Covid BI claims payments surpass £1bn
The latest set of figures from the FCA show providers have made initial payments worth £328.9m for unsettled claims and final settlements of £696.2m.
Zurich agrees £700m capacity deal with A-Plan's KGM
The deal means that Zurich will provide solus capacity to KGM for the next five years.
Zurich UK appoints CUO
Caroline Dunn joins the insurer from Lloyd’s where she was responsible for distribution and broker and syndicate relationships.
Zurich pledges match funding scheme ahead of Insurance Day of Giving
Insurance Cares: Zurich Community Trust is set to match funding donations during this year's Insurance Day of Giving, which takes place on 4 November.
Covid BI claims payments near £1bn
FCA figures show interim payments of £331.2m and final settlements of £636.7m have been made since the Supreme Court verdict, with the number of policyholders waiting to hear whether their claim is valid going down to 6,073.
Zurich UK reports £265m operating profit
GWP in property & casualty went up to £1.5bn for the first half of 2021.
How can the industry solve its talent crisis?
Brokers, insurers and industry experts discuss the main obstacles in attracting young talent and what the industry can do to solve its image problem.
Howden pledges to achieve plastic neutrality
The broker announced its commitment to reduce its plastic consumption, and offset the rest, aiming to curb the impact its business has on the environment.
FCA data shows Covid BI claims payments now total £875.5m
Updated figures reveal providers have made initial payments for unsettled claims worth £308.9m and final settlements worth £566.6m since the Supreme Court verdict in the FCA test case.
Global industry leaders set up the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance
According to the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance, insurers and reinsurers will individually set science-based targets every five years and report on their progress annually.
Covid BI claims payments hit £765.8m
FCA figures show interim payments of £289.5m and final settlements of £467.2m since the Supreme Court verdict, with the number of policyholders waiting to hear whether their claim is valid going down to 9,152.
Zurich commits to maintaining regional footprint post pandemic
Zurich states it remains committed to supporting regional brokers and keeping its presence throughout the UK, including in Leeds, in response to speculation that it had closed its office in the city.
Industry warned of "bumpy ride" ahead after FCA confirms dual pricing ban
While insurance experts have welcomed the regulator's new rules on pricing, coming into force in January 2022, some warn that the reforms will present challenges for the sector.
The Blog Spot: Tiernan, Bayles, Holmes … Norwich do we have a problem?
A trio of senior departures at Aviva might have got tongues wagging but, as Jonathan Swift asserts, it might be more of a case of coincidence than carnage.
Covid BI claims payments hit £701m
FCA figures show interim payments of £268.2m and final settlements of £433.1m since the Supreme Court verdict, with the number of policyholders waiting to hear whether their claim is valid going down to 9,912.
Zurich’s UK underwriting officer exits for global role
Hayley Robinson will be heading off to Switzerland to start as group chief underwriting officer in June.
Zurich launches mental health tool
Head Lines: The provider has developed a free tool that firms can use to identify and manage the mental health risks associated with their workforce.
ABI launches flexible working charter
Signatories, which include Aviva, Ageas, Allianz, Covea, Ecclesiastical, LV, and Zurich, commit to opening up the majority of their roles to flexible working, job sharing and part-time working.
BLM launches cross-industry property damage body to combat claims surge
The industry-wide property damage Task Force is meant to bring insurers, brokers, loss adjusters, legal specialists, and corporates together to identify emerging issues in the property claims sector.
FCA data reveals progress as insurers settle Covid-19 BI claims
Updated figures show providers have made interim payments of £247.7m and final settlements of £352.1m since the Supreme Court verdict, but 12,217 policyholders are still waiting to hear whether their policies provide cover or not.