Zurich Insurance
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.
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".