Zurich Insurance
Zurich scoops trio of Insurance Fraud Awards
Zurich was the main winner at the Insurance Fraud Awards last night, picking up three gongs.
Insurance Strategy 2012: Insurers overlook brand power at their peril
The power of branding is an important tool for insurers to compete in a volatile market.
Axa leads the way for insurers in top 100 best global brands list
Axa has been named the highest ranking insurer in the 2012 Interbrand top 100 Best Global Brands list, after increasing its brand value by 1% to $6.75bn (£4.18bn).
Zurich GI UK yet to finalise gender-neutral pricing strategy
Zurich General Insurance UK has yet to set a date for the implementation of gender-neutral pricing, as its UK life division reveals a planned time-frame.
NHBC names Mike Quinton as CEO
Mike Quinton has been appointed chief executive of the National House Building Council.
Claims Club monthly missive: Holy motors it's David Mairs
It has certainly been an interesting week at Post Towers, with the industry's finest rowing over customer services and an stimulating encounter with AMG founder David Mairs.
Ageas confirms Winlow NED appointments
Ageas UK has confirmed that former KPMG partner Mark Winlow, pictured, has been appointed non-executive director on two of its boards.
Expertise in action: Q&A with Zurich's head of SME
As the online economy continues to grow, businesses face an ever expanding array of threats that could destabilise day-to-day operations.
SMEs: A web of complexity
UK companies are quick to take advantage of technological advances to create new business opportunities, and the industry must get up to speed with the many and varied risks this brings.
SMEs: Home advantage
The Olympic experience showed that flexible working is a viable option for many, but companies need to weigh up the risks as well as the benefits.
Industry divided over advantages of attending party conferences
Insurers remain divided over the merits of attending party conferences as a means of raising the profile of important industry issues in political circles.
Davies dropped from Zurich and NFU Mutual claims handling panels
Davies has lost its place on the claims handling panels of NFU Mutual and Zurich, following reviews by the insurers.
Motor insurance: Driving down cover costs
With two major indices reporting a fall in the cost of motor insurance, there are signs that the sector’s fortunes are improving. Can insurers afford to be optimistic, or should they proceed with caution?
Insurance Strategy 2012: Importance of brand to grow as economy picks up
The power of branding has been highlighted as a crucial tool for insurers in the struggle to compete n a volatile marketplace.
DLG drafts in management trio as part of international shake-up
Direct Line Group has further bolstered its international standing following the "high calibre" addition of three new members to its expanding management team.
Lockton launches technology practice
A new operation focused on technology and intangible risks has been set up by Lockton.
Alternative Business Structures: a blueprint for change?
Despite the possibilities presented by Alternative Business Structures, there has been only a muted response from the insurance industry thus far.
Zurich proposes Mächler to join board
Zurich's directors will propose the election of Monica Mächler to the board at the firm's annual general meeting on 4 April 2013.
Market moves: High-profile changes at Allianz, Zurich and Towergate
The industry witnessed a number of major departures this week with Chris Hanks, Karl Bedlow and Nick Houghton leaving their roles at Allianz, Zurich and Towergate respectively.
UK riots: Reading the riot act
The out-dated Riot Damages Act, policyholder confusion and poor communication led to some heavy criticism of the industry's handling of last year's riots - but what has been learnt and what still needs to change?
Zurich renews seven-year CSC agreement
Zurich has extended its IT application system master service agreement with technology provider CSC for another seven years.
Novae reveals reinsurance management reshuffle
Novae has restructured the key management team in its Novae Re reinsurance division in Zurich and London, following a stream of departures earlier in the summer.
Aviva director quits for Towergate
Aviva's shared services director, Alison Wilford, is to leave the insurer to join Towergate.
Tesco Bank snaps up Zurich's Bedlow
Zurich's former personal lines managing director, Karl Bedlow, pictured, is to join Tesco Bank.