Zurich Insurance
Climate change - renewable energy: Investing in the future
With high targets on reducing carbon emissions, Daniel Dunkley asks if the government has the political will to invest in renewable energy and how the insurance industry can benefit.
Penny Black's insurance week
Ecclesiastical invited Penny and a bunch of insurance hacks for a snoop around Wellington Arch and Apsley House, home of the first Duke of Wellington, last week.
Career path - CII exams: Repairing reputation
Professionalism could prove the most potent weapon in improving the public's perception of the insurance industry. Niall Boyd details how the CII's examinations overhaul is playing its part.
Rival insurers support Aviva composite stance
A host of fellow composites have backed Aviva in its war of words with RSA over whether the model's days are indeed numbered.
Zurich UK fined £2.3m
The Financial Services Authority has fined the UK branch of Zurich £2 275 000 following the loss of a back-up data tape in South Africa containing information relating to a number of its general insurance customers.
Former McKinsey insurance leader made Zurich claims chief
Zurich Financial Services has appointed Thomas Sepp to the position of chief claims officer, effective 1 September.
Former McKinsey insurance leader made Zurich claims chief
Zurich Financial Services has appointed Thomas Sepp to the position of chief claims officer, effective 1 September.
L&G speculation triggers share price
Shares in Legal & General have risen to a 12-month high following speculation that Zurich is eying it as a potential takeover target.
RSA spotlight - Andy Haste: Playing the long game pays off for Haste
Following his interview with former RSA CEO Bob Mendelsohn and the news that RSA has approached Aviva to buy its UK, Irish and Canadian general insurance assets, Jonathan Swift reflects on the general insurance career of the company's current CEO Andy…
Zurich recruits new investor relations head
Zurich Financial Services Group has today announced the appointment of Debra Broek, currently deputy head of investor relations and rating agency management, to the position of head of investor relations and rating agency management, effective 1…
Zurich recruits new investor relations head
Zurich Financial Services Group has today announced the appointment of Debra Broek, currently deputy head of investor relations and rating agency management, to the position of head of investor relations and rating agency management, effective 1…
Brit raids Zurich for new finance chief Scott Egan
Scott Egan is to take over as Brit Insurance's group chief financial officer.
Brit raids Zurich for new finance chief Scott Egan
Scott Egan is to take over as Brit Insurance's group chief financial officer.
Nordlin appointed chief information technology officer for Zurich
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Markus Nordlin to the position of chief information technology officer and member of the group management board.
Public sector spending cuts: Cutting costs
The government's rumoured spending cuts look set to hit the public sector hard. Sam Barrett examines the implications for insurance and risk management in the market.
Axa boss joins Zurich UK operation
Zurich’s UK general insurance division has appointed Peter Clark as head of property and strategy exposure management, commercial lines.
Zurich H1 2010 result shows 20% drop in GI profit to $1.4bn
Zurich has reported general Insurance operating profit fell 20% to $1.377bn (H1 2009: $1.714bn) in the first half of the year.
Zurich appoints chief administrative officer
Zurich has announced the appointment of Christian Orator as chief administrative officer and member of the group executive committee.
Zurich H1 2010 result shows 20% drop in GI profit to $1.4bn
Zurich has reported general Insurance operating profit fell 20% to $1.377bn (H1 2009: $1.714bn) in the first half of the year.
Torus targets London market with new casualty head from Aon
Torus has appointed David Whyman as senior vice president, UK head of casualty, based in London.
Insurers signal motor rate rises are coming
More insurers are expected to take a close look at their personal lines motor book, following the news that loss-making NIG has drawn up a proposal to exit the business.
An in-depth review of the general insurance market in Italy
Despite the introduction of the ‘Bersani law’ looking to liberalise the Italian general insurance sector and increase competitiveness, brokers still have a long way to go to impact on the agent dominated market. But with untapped potential in the market…
Torus expands European operation
Torus has appointed Esther Fittinghoff as professional lines manager and Kurt Fleischmann as senior casualty underwriter.
Zurich reshapes global life business
Zurich has appointed four regional chief executives within global life, Europe, Asia Pacific & Middle East, North America and Latin America.