Zurich
Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets.
Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) is an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe as well as in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Founded in 1872, the Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It employs approximately 60,000 people serving customers in more than 170 countries.
The insurer combines strong life and general insurance and asset management businesses under a single strong brand, focused on providing customers with prosperity and peace of mind. This combination provides the company with reliable revenues from diverse sources and helps us to fund and grow our business more efficiently.
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Video: Engineering inspections - Safety first at Jaguar Land Rover
Engineering inspections are required by law for many items of machinery and plant. In this video, Zurich speaks to its engineers and Jaguar Land Rover to discover how it's able to deliver a high-quality inspection service that helps to ensure customers’ operations are safe and legally compliant.
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