Zurich Insurance
2009: stepping into the unknown
A near-catastrophic global banking collapse and the worst recession in living memory have all affected insurance broking. Andrew Tjaardstra reviews the big stories from an unprecedented year.
Broker Direct launches new RSA retailers product
David Greaves, director of deals and small business at RSA, said the insurer will deliver more products to Broker Direct brokers next year
New claims manager for BiBU
Andrew Notman is to focus on rural risks across the country
Zurich appoints private client chief
Matthew Schofield moves from corporate construction team to become head of Zurich private clients
Product of the Month
Single premium multi-range marine policy
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.
