Zurich Insurance
EY's Kam to become Hiscox's chief risk officer
Hiscox’s interim chief risk officer Hanna Kam is to take up the role on a permanent basis, subject to regulatory approval.
Pool Re satisfied with terror deal despite ceding increased premium to Treasury
Members vote in favour of deal that will see 50% of premium go to government
Expertise in Action Video: Ian McManus & Steve White on training, succession planning and channel differentiation
Given the competitive insurance landscape it is important brokers do not only invest in their employees to maintain a skilled upwardly mobile workforce, but also articulate their value to customers.
Spotlight: Future of broking: Looking to the future
With the current generation of customers failing to actively seek out brokers for insurance, how can the sector make waves in the competitive personal lines market?
Spotlight: Future of broking: Get the training right
With few students willing to even consider insurance as a career option, how can the industry persuade young people that it is a viable career choice?
In Series - Personal Injury: Hear we go
As legal reforms make whiplash claims less profitable, claims farmers appear to be moving into areas such as industrial deafness. But will they see the same level of success?
Ex-Zurich claims boss Paton to be reunited with Steve Lewis at RSA
RSA has appointed Zurich’s former UK chief claims officer Bill Paton as claims director for the insurer’s UK and Western Europe business.
Zurich mulls closure of defined benefit pension scheme
Global insurer Zurich is planning an overhaul of the benefits provided to UK employees which would see the closure of its final salary pension scheme.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 13 November
Almost a year ago to the day, Zurich’s David Clements was on stage at Post’s fraud conference, joking that he was used to being received by crowds in raptures, launching underwear and foam fingers his way.
Zurich unveils Hong Kong SME key person insurance product
Zurich has brought out a life insurance product for SMEs hit by the sudden death of a key executive, partner or shareholder.
Zurich UK profits up 19% in first nine months
Zurich’s UK general insurance business posted a 19% increase in business operating profit to £136m for the first three quarters of 2014, compared with £114m for the same period in 2013. Gross written premiums rose 2% on the first three quarters of 2013…
Zurich's global Q3 profits fall 6%
Zurich's global profits in Q3 2014 fell 6% compared to Q3 2013, however the insurer's overall profits are up so far this year.
Lloyd's appoints Mark Cooper as first Dubai country manager
Lloyd's has appointed Mark Cooper to lead the market's new operation in the Dubai International Financial Centre effective February 2015.
Insurers sign up to cyber summit agreement with government
Twelve insurers have signed a joined pledge to more actively highlight cyber threats to UK businesses and work more closely with government to improve cyber security risk management.
Mining: Peace of mined
Fraught with danger, the mining industry has seen many safety improvements following high-profile disasters in recent years – but how has this impacted those insuring the sector?
Zurich bringing commercial claims process in line with Insurance Bill ahead of legislation
Zurich is to adopt the Law Commission's recommendations on the new Insurance Bill before it is formally adopted as law ahead of the next election.
Zurich's Coleman confirmed as commercial broker MD
Zurich's Richard Coleman is to remain commercial broker business managing director having held the role on an interim basis since the summer.
Zurich completes sale of Russian retail business
Zurich Insurance Group has completed the sale of its general insurance retail business in Russia to OLMA Group.
Innovation Group signs deal with Zurich's German business
Innovation Group has agreed a business processing contract with Zurich's German business giving the insurer access to its motor repair network.
Brokers criticise Aviva and RSA for lack of consistency
Insurance brokers are looking for a consistent strategy and team at the top from their insurer partners and anything else might make them think twice about where they place their clients' business.
Product diversification and foreign expansion 'major growth opportunities' for HK SMEs
Product diversification and foreign market expansion are major growth opportunities for SMEs in Hong Kong.
Research: State of the Broking Nation Part 1: Insurers
A warts-and-all qualitative view from the broking market
Ecclesiastical recruits Zurich risk engineering boss Matthews
Ecclesiastical has secured a new risk management director for its UK general insurance business, appointing Mark Matthews from Zurich.
Paymentshield adds Zurich to home insurance panel
Paymentshield has added Zurich to its home insurance panel amid plans to attract other insurers as well.