Zurich Insurance
Axa tops broker survey
Broker network Brokerbility has placed Axa in pole position in its latest biannual survey.
Outsourcing: Shaping up to demonstrate customer focus
Service providers and insurers are sharpening up their outsourcing practices to bring them into line with tough new regulatory demands outlined by the Financial Conduct Authority a year ago.
Zurich UK GI 'back in the black’ despite GWP fall
Zurich’s UK General Insurance division reported an 11% fall in gross written premium in the first quarter.
Zurich returns to profit in Q1
Swiss-headquartered Zurich's after tax global profits fell 28% from $1.22bn (£845m) in the first quarter of 2015 to $875m (£607m) in Q1 2016.
Europe: Competition law - all over for Iber?
The Insurance Block Exemption Regulation is set to lapse on 31 March 2017, and the European Commission is not looking for a replacement. What will this mean for cooperation and competition?
Penny Black's guide to the 2016 Biba conference
With many delegates already in Manchester ahead of the 2016 British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference, one thought it might be worth penning a few thoughts about what Penny will be looking out for at the event to the tune of a few local…
C-Suite Insurer: Zurich's Karl Helgesen on the unprecedented pace of technology
As I look out to the horizon I can't help but feel incredibly excited and perhaps a little apprehensive. We are seeing technology develop at an unprecedented pace, coupled with a sharpened focus on the customer and a reform agenda that could change the…
Zurich aims to grow diversity – without quotas
Zurich Insurance is committed to diversity within its organisation, but will never introduce quotas in hiring, the company’s CEO said.
Zurich acquires MAA Takaful in Malaysia
Zurich has expanded its presence in Malaysia with the acquisition of takaful insurer MAA Takaful for MYR525m (£90m).
Finch appoints Co-op’s Kieran McGeehan as compliance and operations head
Finch Insurance Brokers has hired Kieran McGeehan along with two other senior appointments as part of a move of “investing into the business”, Post can reveal.
RSA promotes Coughlan to head up UK personal lines
David Coughlan has been appointed managing director of RSA's UK personal lines business, overseeing the More Than brand, personal lines broker and affinity.
Mental health: The last taboo?
Insurer attitudes towards mental health issues are not always enlightened - as the number of Financial Ombudsman Service complaints shows - but there are signs of greater understanding and that includes employees too
Apprentices: You're hired!
A growing number of school leavers are choosing work over university and the insurance sector is capitalising on this wealth of much-needed young talent
SMEs: All things unequal
Last year’s FCA thematic review found a gap between what SMEs expect of their insurers and the service they actually get. What can insurers do to make SMEs feel more valued?
Budget 2016: Latest IPT rise could ‘interfere’ with Flood Re’s primary objectives
Commentators warn it is paramount that people are not dissuaded from taking out policies
SMEs split on Brexit according to Zurich risk poll
Just under 40% of SMEs would back Brexit according to Zurich’s latest SME Risk Index.
Generali appoints Donnet as group CEO
Italian giant Generali has appointed Philippe Donnet, Generali's Italy country manager, as group CEO.
Zurich's Spencer links climate risks with economic growth in Asia-Pacific
Stuart Spencer, general insurance Asia-Pacific CEO at Zurich, warns the Asia-Pacific region could face a "perfect storm" if it fails to understand the full impacts of climate change.
Insurance jobs: A game of snakes and ladders
Insurance employees need the right skillsets if they are to keep their jobs. Which roles offer the most potential for future success?
Fraud: The fight goes on
The insurance fraud taskforce has reported, but now we are in limbo, so will there be work to ensure the report’s recommendations materialise or will it be a missed opportunity?
Ex-Zurich claims boss Day to 'raise the bar' with merged investigation firm
US investigation firm ICS Merrill has merged with Global Options to form a UK holding company with UK and US subsidiaries.
Zurich promotes for top underwriting role
Jane Hayes has been formally promoted to chief underwriting officer for general insurance in Europe, Middle East and Africa and Zurich Insurance Plc.
Construction: The fall guys
New safety regulations and sentencing guidelines will place additional pressures on firms to ensure construction safety – and it is likely SMEs will find it hardest to comply
GI CEO's urge against IPT increase in letter to Osborne
Twenty-three general insurance executives have written to Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne ahead of the 16 March Budget announcement, urging against a further increase in insurance premium tax.