Zurich Insurance
Insurers duck Admiral warning on 'killer' referral fees
Insurers have reiterated their support for the scrapping of referral fees, following remarks made by Admiral chief executive Henry Engelhardt that the incoming ban will be a "killer" for his competitors.
Editor's comment: Rebuilding and reshuffling
Only last week, Zurich's personal lines chief Karl Bedlow was telling Post readers that agility is the difference between a gold medal and last place in his 'View from the top' column.
Zurich personal lines MD resigns
Zurich personal lines managing director Karl Bedlow, pictured, has resigned from the firm with immediate effect.
Ace poaches Zurich's surety head
Ace has recruited Zurich head of credit and surety Luc Reuter to drive the expansion of its surety division into continental Europe.
Russian insurers agree to follow Acord standards
A number of Russian insurers have agreed to work together to implement the standards of global non-profit research operation, the Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development.
Lloyd's names Vandendael as international markets director
Zurich's Vincent Vandendael appointed to the role, sitting in London.
Zurich seeks Chinese licences for emerging markets push
Zurich Insurance has applied for licences to expand into Chinese cities as part of a renewed focus on emerging markets, according to chief executive Martin Senn.
Zurich launches major UAE marketing campaign to raise GI profile
Zurich has launched a major new marketing campaign to support its suite of personal insurance products in the United Arab Emirates.
Cyber liability: Combatting cyber crime
From the £21bn bill for businesses to the inevitable reputation damage, cyber crime can have a devastating impact on UK organisations. So why do so few understand or act on the risks?
View from the top: Get set for fresh challenges
Agility is the difference between a gold medal and last place in this turbulent regulatory environment, says Karl Bedlow.
Zurich Commercial to boost broker service with gimmick-free strategy
Zurich Commercial has unveiled a three-pronged internal strategy designed to boost broker service, without "gimmicks" or "false promises".
Cost of summer floods proves high as industry reports poor six-month results
This year's first-half results revealed a reverse in fortunes for Lloyd's and London market firms, while general insurers took a hit from the summer floods.
Zurich Private Clients claims team passes CII exams
Zurich Private Clients' seven-strong claims team, pictured, have achieved a string of Chartered Insurance Institute qualifications.
Post magazine - 23/30 August 2012
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Zurich study investigates security breaches
Zurich has joined forces with the Federation of European Risk Management Associations and Harvard Business Review Analytic Services to launch a study into security and privacy risk.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Zurich wins golf scheme
Zurich Insurance has won a long-term contract to underwrite a Glasgow-based golf scheme covering 600 UK golf clubs.
Zurich boss hails 'strong' H1 results despite £19m flood loss
Zurich UK has admitted to losses of £19m as a result of the floods in the UK and Ireland during the first half of the year.
Insurance Stategy 2012: Chartis UK MD Aubert to offer insights into volatile market
Chartis UK managing director Nicolas Aubert will join the Insurance Strategy line-up next month to take part in a panel discussion.
Cyber insurance struggles to take off in Europe
Cyber exposures are headline news but, as Francesca Nyman reports, with ample capacity in the market and a lack of regulatory guidance, insurance uptake remains low.
Zurich UK records 26% profit dip as COR also deteriorates
Zurich has blamed a volatile market after its UK operation's business operating profit suffered at the hands of summer floods, causing a 26% drop on H1 2011 to £52m.
Zurich sees decline in European GI profit as pension and commission expenses bite
Zurich Insurance has reported a business operating profit of $2.5bn for the six months ended 30 June 2012, up 17% on 2011.
Zurich CEO Senn attributes rising profits to 'working' global strategy
Zurich group chief executive Martin Senn has described the firm’s international half year business operating profit of $2.5bn (£1.6bn) as being testament to a functional global strategy.
US global corporate boss Kerner appointed CEO of Zurich GI
Zurich has appointed North American global corporate chief executive Michael Kerner, pictured, to the role of CEO of the insurer's general insurance segment.