Zurich Insurance
Zurich to spend up to £702m on US agricultural insurer
Zurich's subsidiary, Zurich American Insurance Company, will buy US agricultural insurer Rural Community Insurance Services for up to $1.05bn (£702m) from Wells Fargo, which will strengthen its top five position in US commercial insurance.
Two nominees for Zurich board announced
Zurich has proposed two new board members for election including former Standard Life CEO David Nish.
Ex-Zurich UK boss Smith joins Lockton as NED
Former Zurich UK general insurance CEO Dave Smith has joined broker Lockton Companies as a non-executive director advising the boards of Lockton and its managing general agency Mapledown Underwriting.
Editor's Comment: 2015: A year in review
Christmas is a time for reflection on the past year and to think about what 2016 might bring.
Incoming Zurich CEO advised to 'regroup' as possible Senn successors are mooted
Zurich's next global CEO must focus on improving the company's property and casualty underwriting performance, with commentators pitching Mark Wilson and Tom Bolt among the front runners for the insurer's top job.
Nichols appointed Zurich UKGI COO
Zurich has appointed David Nichols as UK general insurance chief operating officer to replace Barry Perkins.
Bogus claimant found guilty in canteen slip and trip
A college chef who claimed for slipping in her work canteen has been found guilty of fraud by false representation, with CCTV evidence vital to the case.
Cybercrime threat overlooked by majority of SMEs
Concern over cybercrime exposure is rising among SMEs but the rate is still low, with just 8% of firms worried about such attacks and 17% thinking they're too insignificant to be targeted.
Career File: Senn steps down as Zurich's global CEO
Martin Senn, Zurich's global CEO, has reached an agreement with Zurich's board to leave the company.
Zurich commits to general insurance in Singapore after life exit
From today Zurich will not accept any more life insurance policy applications in Singapore.
Zurich exits general insurance in Middle East
From today Zurich will no longer write business in the Middle East for non-life insurance.
Bryant to swap Lloyd's for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in Hong Kong
Dylan Bryant, Lloyd's Hong Kong general representative, is to leave early in the new year for a role at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
Insurers to discuss unscrupulous solicitors with SRA next month
Talks between the Solicitors Regulation Authority and a handful of insurers to discuss the legal watchdog’s regulation of solicitors suspected to be facilitating fraud have been set for 9 December, Post understands.
Emms leaves Zurich in executive reshuffle
Zurich UK general insurance chief claims officer Tony Emms is to leave the business with motor and casualty claims director Karl Helgesen taking on the position from December 2015.
Zurich's commercial broker business admits it was 'difficult to trade with'
Zurich's commercial broker division has admitted it was previously "difficult to trade with" with too many contact points and hand offs around its specialist teams.
Brokers expect to benefit from Zurich's cost-cutting programme
Zurich’s decision to implement a cost-cutting initiative that will result in up to 440 UK redundancies has been welcomed by brokers who believe that removing a layer of management will produce tighter relationships with regional branches.
Zurich appoints Japan CEO
Zurich has appointed Maschika Nishiura as CEO and representative for Japan.
Zurich to cut up to 440 UK jobs
Zurich has confirmed proposals to cut up to 440 jobs in its UK general insurance business as part of a programme to reduce costs in the organisation and simplify its operating structure.
Profit plummets 48% at Zurich's UK business amid 'perfect storm'
Zurich UK general insurance CEO Vibhu Sharma has blamed “a perfect storm” of tough market conditions and greater the normal large losses for a plummeting business operating profit in the third quarter of 2015.
Zurich a ‘distraction' for RSA in Q3
RSA group CEO Stephen Hester has called Zurich's "unsolicited approach" to RSA a distraction during the third quarter of 2015 in which RSA reported a 1% increase in core group underlying net written premiums.
Self-Driving Vehicles: Key to success
It is only a matter of time before fully automated vehicles start appearing on our streets. How can insurers help manage the transition with liability products?
Roundtable: Technology: Are insurers ready for the next technology revolution?
What are the forthcoming trends insurers are likely to face?
Claims service and innovation key for HNW firms in over-crowded market
High-net-worth insurers must prioritise claims service levels and product innovation if they are to maintain a foothold in an increasingly over-populated market, according to broking and claims experts.
Criterion completes HNW adjusting 'jigsaw' with Zurich nomination
Criterion Adjusters’ nomination to the Zurich loss adjusting panel was “the final piece of the jigsaw” in tying up the high net worth adjusting market, according to managing director Chris Monks.