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Zurich's UK GI COR improves to 85.6%
The COR improved more than 9% points as UK CEO Tulsi Naidu expects to see growth stabilise going forward from efficiencies rolling through to the results.
Insurers disappointed by the new discount rate
Government has changed the rate from -0.75% to -0.25%, which is a smaller rise than what was generally expected.
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Zurich names Alison Martin as Amanda Blanc's successor
Blanc resigned from the EMEA CEO role at the provider last week.
Market moves: Movers and shakers
There were many big name moves in June, with several arrivals and departures announced at the executive level
Amanda Blanc leaves Zurich
Former Axa boss resigns after only nine months as EMEA CEO at Zurich.
Zurich's Tulsi Naidu to chair the FCA Practitioner Panel
She will take on the post on 1 August.
Zurich-owned N&G launches new small craft product
Policy covers small sailing boats, dinghies, motorboats and speedboats and is available for brokers to sell.
Zurich UK names Robert Kuchinski as head of commercial insurance
Kuchinski has worked in insurance for over 30 years.
Mactavish names all British Steel insurers
The insurers on the panel have been revealed as the insolvent business seeks to recoup a £30m rejected claim.
Mactavish chases “ultimate failure” £30m British Steel claim
Mactavish pursues Zurich, Liberty and other insurers but praises brokers involved in the case as insolvency places providers at risk of damages claim.
Aviva continues to top Brokerbility members survey
Net Promoter Score used for each question to look at customer satisfaction levels.
Zurich UK launches broker trading platform
Insurer says it has also examined and improved all of its SME policies.
Broking Break - Your Top 5
The Gallagher vs. Ardonagh trial has borne several highly read stories this week with acquisitions and people moves also catching the interest of Insurance Age readers.
Zurich temporarily pulls out of direct home
Insurer says home products can still be bought through the broker channel.
Industry responds to reports of sexual harassment in Lloyd's
LMA CEO Sheila Cameron says both victims and witnesses must be encouraged to come forward, after Lloyd's is slammed for having a "culture of sexual harassment".
Discount rate review set to begin
Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary David Gauke will announce the move later today, with a decision on the rate to follow on or before 5 August.
Zurich UK returns to profit for 2018
COR also improved to 94.9% on a like for like basis from 102.3% as CEO Tulsi Naidu says there is room for more improvement.
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UK signs post-Brexit insurance deal with Switzerland
Zurich boss Tulsi Naidu welcomes the arrangement.
InsurTech Futures: Zurich partners with travel start-up Pluto
Mobile-focused offering targets millennials and provides a quote in around 60 seconds.
Jelf takes Navigators & General boss from Zurich
Paul Emery is heading up the private client division at the Marsh-owned broker.
Insurance Cares: Zurich introduces service for customers with hearing difficulties
The provider has partnered with British Sign Language Specialists, Sign Live.