Zurich UK results dented by 'exceptionally large' commercial claim
Zurich UK general insurance chief executive Steve Lewis has blamed adverse weather conditions for a £15m slump in business operating profit, compared to the nine month stage last year.
The UK operation's BOP currently stands at £57m, while gross written premium at the nine month stage has decreased by 2.2% to £1.27bn as a result of an anticipated dip in personal lines contribution.
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