Zurich Insurance
Expertise Live Video: The fight against fraud
The second Expertise Live event, held in association with Zurich, focused on fighting fraud in personal lines motor business.
Sime set for Zurich move
RSA sales and strategic relationships director Chris Sime has been named as Zurich’s head of broker market for Scotland.
Career file - Neil Freshwater: Former Catlin CFO takes on Zurich role
Zurich has appointed Neil Freshwater to the role of chief financial officer for its general insurance and shared services business in the UK.
View from the Top: Desperate measures
Brokers are engaging in some unwise practices as they struggle to cope in the difficult climate, says Dave Smith.
Post Intelligence app brings insurance white papers straight to your iPad/iPhone
Post has launched a new free tablet and mobile compatible app that offers readers the latest insurance white papers straight to their iPhone or iPad with minimum fuss.
Personal Lines Brokers: Fresh tactics
With the rise of aggregators bringing their very existence into question, how are personal lines brokers changing their approach to ensure they stay relevant and needed?
Zurich extends HSBC bancassurance deal to GI products
Zurich has extended its distribution deal with HSBC in the Middle East to include general insurance personal lines products.
Ex-Zurich underwriting boss Meyrick joins XL marine team
XL Group has appointed Lee Meyrick as chief underwriting officer for global marine and offshore energy.
XL promotes Vinkenfluegel to global field engineering leader
XL Group has promoted Martin Vinkenfluegel to lead its global asset protection services field engineering team.
Acord hires chief standards VP from Zurich
The Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development has hired Monique Hesseling for the role of vice president and chief standards officer.
View From the Top: MGAs still have some growing up to do
Like many of my colleagues in the industry, my perception of managing general agents used to be narrow. However, in 2012, after a 25-year career with major global insurers including Zurich and AIG, I joined one.
Former Catlin boss Freshwater to take on CFO role at Zurich
Zurich has appointed Neil Freshwater to the role of chief financial officer for its general insurance and shared services business in the UK.
Post Intelligence - company profile: Zurich
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Zurich’s strategy and performance in 2012.
Solvency II: worth the wait?
After many delays, Solvency II implementation is still far from certain. While some insurers have grown disillusioned by the process, others remain keen to see the directive’s benefits come to fruition.
Zurich study highlights shift in risk attitudes among SMEs
Small and medium sized businesses in the UK are being forced to significantly adapt their attitude and approach to risk, resulting in a clear division between “winners and losers”.
Supply Chain Council launches model and first risk report
The Supply Chain Risk Leadership Council has published its first emerging risks report, designed to help organisations identify the risks that may have a major impact on their business.
Expertise Live Video: D&O under discussion
The first Expertise Live event of 2013, in association with Zurich, was held in Birmingham where broker experts focused on the directors’ and officers’ (D&O) liability insurance market.
GAB Robins’ pensions capped as regulator takes stake in firm
GAB Robins UK has secured its future after striking a deal with The Pensions Regulator and its scheme’s trustees to eliminate its pension liabilities, with the public body taking an equity stake in the loss adjuster.
Insurers miss opportunity to voice opinions on EU consultation on PPOs
The UK’s general insurance sector has failed to engage with a consultation on setting Solvency II liability rules, despite a European Union recommendation that 20% of the sector should contribute for the study to be credible.
Asbestos: Unclear Future
From differences in compensation eligibility across the UK to legal battles over mesothelioma liability, asbestos-related illnesses are presenting insurers with a range of challenges.
Website review: More Than’s site less than adequate
Loading times of up to 14 seconds contribute to site’s low score, says Gomez.
In Series: Personal Lines: Proceed with caution
As well as the benefits offered by increased data usage, personal lines insurers must consider its many pitfalls.
Zurich confirms dividend and re-elects Maechler
The Ordinary General Meeting of Zurich Insurance Group yesterday approved an unchanged dividend of CHF 17.00 per registered share, resulting in a payout ratio of net income of 70%.
Ackermann re-elected as Zurich chairman
Zurich’s board of directors has moved to re-elect Josef Ackermann as its chairman, alongside vice-chairman Tom De Swaan.