Zurich Insurance
Thomas Miller appoints former Zurich UK boss as COO
Thomas Miller has appointed Ann Haugh as chief operating officer, with immediate effect.
Insurtech start-up enters UK market with backing from Zurich
Insurtech start-up Laka, previously Insure A Thing, has launched into the UK market with bicycle cover backed by Zurich.
This month in Post: Power, transformation and the rise of the machines
This month, Post casted a musing eye over the year ahead. With Brexit negotiations still waging, the new General Data Protection Regulation coming into effect and Ogden reforms still looming over the industry, 2018 is set to be a busy year.
'Business as usual' for Endsleigh following acquisition
A-Plan has no plans to change the direction of Endsleigh following its acquisition of the business.
A-Plan to acquire Endsleigh
A-Plan will acquire Endsleigh from Zurich for an undisclosed sum.
Post Power List 2018: Tulsi Naidu
UK CEO, Zurich Insurance
Zurich acquires telematics firm Bright Box
Zurich has acquired connected car specialist Bright Box.
Chubb names Church as international property head
Chubb has named Brian Church executive vice president and head of international property for Chubb’s overseas general business, effective 1 January 2018.
Zurich agrees major acquisition in Australia
Global insurer Zurich has expanded its footprint in Australia with a major acquisition and a 20-year distribution agreement with banking giant ANZ, subject to regulatory permission.
Zurich restructures broker distribution
Zurich has named Graham Boffey as head of UK distribution in a string of management changes within broker distribution at Swiss insurer.
Career Development: Zurich launches employee assistance programme app
Zurich has launched an app that will enhance access to its employee assistance programme, Workplace Options.
Zurich identifies Hong Kong protection gap
Global insurer Zurich has warned Hong Kong's workers need greater protection for being off work as a result of illness or injury.
Insurers divest $20bn from coal
Insurers are divesting an estimated $20bn (£15bn) in equities and bonds from coal projects, according to the Unfriend Coal campaign.
Zurich expects commercial rates to increase
Global insurer Zurich is expecting rates to increase for commercial lines helping the firm meet its financial objectives.
Zurich sees P&C decline in EMEA
Zurich’s non-life premiums fell by 7% in EMEA over the past year.
Analysis: Cargo theft on the rise
International cargo theft has a huge impact on the frequency and severity of insurance claims and the problem is increasing.
Zurich makes senior property and energy appointments in Singapore
Zuich Singapore has made two senior appointments for its Asia-Pacific property and energy divisions.
Editor's comment: Fashion is fickle
Fidget spinners, dabbing and the bottle flip are just three of the crazes that my son brought home from school during the last academic year. Luckily for me, unlike Pokémon - which has been in our house for three full years now - these were short-lived…
Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2017: the winners
AIA, FWD and Prudential led the way at the Hong Kong Insurance Awards unveiled on 26 October at the Intercontinental Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui.
This Week in Post: Red suns and robots
A Blade Runner mist engulfed London on Monday as storm Ophelia blew Saharan sand into the capital. Struck by the eerie atmosphere, City workers tweeted pictures of the yellow sky, which an Irish commentator promised to look at “as soon as our houses land…
Zurich declines to comment on Endsleigh sale rumours
Zurich is reportedly exploring the sale of broker Endsleigh.
Q3 hurricanes to cost Zurich $700m
Switzerland-headquartered global insurer Zurich is estimating its costs from three giant hurricanes that hit the US and Caribbean at $700m (£530m).
Zurich's Guy Miller on climate change
Guy Miller, head of macroeconomics at Zurich, looks at the risks associated with extreme weather and anti-climate change initiatives.
Analysis: Councils: Local challenges
Local government insurance has to deal with emerging risks. How is it adapting as competition increases?