Zurich Insurance
Cybercrime threat overlooked by majority of SMEs
Concern over cybercrime exposure is rising among SMEs but the rate is still low, with just 8% of firms worried about such attacks and 17% thinking they're too insignificant to be targeted.
Career File: Senn steps down as Zurich's global CEO
Martin Senn, Zurich's global CEO, has reached an agreement with Zurich's board to leave the company.
Zurich commits to general insurance in Singapore after life exit
From today Zurich will not accept any more life insurance policy applications in Singapore.
Zurich exits general insurance in Middle East
From today Zurich will no longer write business in the Middle East for non-life insurance.
Bryant to swap Lloyd's for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in Hong Kong
Dylan Bryant, Lloyd's Hong Kong general representative, is to leave early in the new year for a role at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
Insurers to discuss unscrupulous solicitors with SRA next month
Talks between the Solicitors Regulation Authority and a handful of insurers to discuss the legal watchdog’s regulation of solicitors suspected to be facilitating fraud have been set for 9 December, Post understands.
Emms leaves Zurich in executive reshuffle
Zurich UK general insurance chief claims officer Tony Emms is to leave the business with motor and casualty claims director Karl Helgesen taking on the position from December 2015.
Zurich's commercial broker business admits it was 'difficult to trade with'
Zurich's commercial broker division has admitted it was previously "difficult to trade with" with too many contact points and hand offs around its specialist teams.
Brokers expect to benefit from Zurich's cost-cutting programme
Zurich’s decision to implement a cost-cutting initiative that will result in up to 440 UK redundancies has been welcomed by brokers who believe that removing a layer of management will produce tighter relationships with regional branches.
Zurich appoints Japan CEO
Zurich has appointed Maschika Nishiura as CEO and representative for Japan.
Zurich to cut up to 440 UK jobs
Zurich has confirmed proposals to cut up to 440 jobs in its UK general insurance business as part of a programme to reduce costs in the organisation and simplify its operating structure.
Profit plummets 48% at Zurich's UK business amid 'perfect storm'
Zurich UK general insurance CEO Vibhu Sharma has blamed “a perfect storm” of tough market conditions and greater the normal large losses for a plummeting business operating profit in the third quarter of 2015.
Zurich a ‘distraction' for RSA in Q3
RSA group CEO Stephen Hester has called Zurich's "unsolicited approach" to RSA a distraction during the third quarter of 2015 in which RSA reported a 1% increase in core group underlying net written premiums.
Self-Driving Vehicles: Key to success
It is only a matter of time before fully automated vehicles start appearing on our streets. How can insurers help manage the transition with liability products?
Roundtable: Technology: Are insurers ready for the next technology revolution?
What are the forthcoming trends insurers are likely to face?
Claims service and innovation key for HNW firms in over-crowded market
High-net-worth insurers must prioritise claims service levels and product innovation if they are to maintain a foothold in an increasingly over-populated market, according to broking and claims experts.
Criterion completes HNW adjusting 'jigsaw' with Zurich nomination
Criterion Adjusters’ nomination to the Zurich loss adjusting panel was “the final piece of the jigsaw” in tying up the high net worth adjusting market, according to managing director Chris Monks.
What you’ve been reading this week
The 10 most read stories on Post Online from 21 – 27 October 2015.
Zurich acquires in Hong Kong
Zurich has bought small general insurer Kono Insurance in Hong Kong for an undisclosed fee.
Mass-market telematics app-based solution gains Zurich backing
The UK’s first mass-market and full underwriting-based motor insurance is to be launched by telematics company Carrot on aggregator websites this week.
Questgates loses out as Zurich reveals its loss adjusting panel
Questgates is the main loser on the Zurich loss adjusting panel, which features Criterion for the first time.
Market Moves - 22 October 2015
All the latest movers and shakers on the insurance scene
Zurich to axe almost 10% of staff in Germany
Zurich is to cut 500 jobs from its workforce in Germany over the next two years, the firm has confirmed.
Zurich appoints Ageas's Markham to newly-created broking role
Zurich has hired Joel Markham to the newly-created role of head of regional and national broker for personal lines.