Zurich Insurance
Your say: Throw out partially false claims
Zurich is to be congratulated on fighting the good fraud fight through the Supreme Court and achieving a successful outcome in the case of Fairclough Homes v Summers, says John Freeman.
Outsourcing: Shall we take this outside?
The multi-billion pound business process outsourcing industry is gaining favour with the insurance industry - and it is about much more than just offshore call centres
Axa retains top spot in insurer survey
Axa has come top in Brokerbility's latest survey based on brokers' views of insurer performances.
BIA 2012: Claims Initiative of the Year
Winner: Zurich Insurance With its tough stance and coherent, inter-industry initiative, Zurich has been instrumental in preventing fraudulent occupational disease claims from spiralling out of control, writes Leigh Jackson.
BIA 2012: Investing in the Profession Award
Winner: Zurich Insurance Through its Licence to Grow programme, Zurich is not only able to attract top talent, but to provide them with the skills and training to develop their future careers, writes Stephanie Denton.
BIA 2012: Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year
Winner: Zurich Insurance Zurich’s interactive online resource offers local charities and community groups a simple-to-use guide to help steer volunteers through the swathes of red tape. Chinwe Akomah reports.
Zurich joins UN-backed responsible investment initiative
Zurich has signed up to a United Nations-backed network of institutional investors, asset managers and service providers that aims to promote best practice in responsible investment.
Zurich becomes a signatory of UN principles for investment
Zurich Insurance Group has become a signatory of the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment.
Cellerini takes over from Haugh as Zurich global corporate CEO
Zurich has appointed long-standing management figure Vinicio Cellerini to the position of UK global corporate chief executive.
British Insurance Awards Winners announced
The great and good in the UK insurance industry came together last night at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the industry's achievements over the past year, which saw LV crowned General Insurer of the Year.
British Insurance Awards Winners announced
The great and good in the UK insurance industry came together last night at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the industry's achievements over the past year, which saw LV crowned General Insurer of the Year.
Market moves: Insurance takes the initiative
Last week saw the recruitment initiative wrestled back from the broking sector, with the majority of hires coming from within the insurer space. Headline appointments in that sphere came thick and fast in the form of a changing of the guard at Catlin…
Personal Lines Broking: Feeding the phoenix
As brokers continue to reinvent themselves to remain a major force in personal lines insurance, it is up to insurers to help them flourish in this competitive market
Personal Lines Broking: Challenges on the horizon
After facing multiple threats that promised doom and gloom, personal lines brokers are ready to face down further challenges coming their way
Summers third-party claims judgment leaves door open for industry victory
Zurich has been credited with helping the insurance industry win the war against grossly exaggerated third-party claims, despite losing its battle in the Supreme Court.
Online this week - top ten stories
The top 10 stories from www.postonline.co.uk
Your say: Changing deafness climate
Tom Jones’s recent article (‘Selective insurer hearing’) suggests the insurance industry is turning on deafness claims in a ‘let’s bash the victim’ onslaught, with the prime aim of protecting funds at the expense of the injured.
Post magazine – 5 July 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
In conversation with Zurich: Personal lines broking
Personal lines brokers have endured endless change in insurance distribution and survived – and they continue to do so.
Allianz tops 2011 non-life rankings for premium income
Allianz retained its place as Europe's top non-life insurer in 2011, according to Spanish insurer Mapfre's non-life rankings published today.
Zurich launches travel products for UAE residents
Zurich Insurance Group has launched a suite of travel insurance products specifically tailored for residents of the United Arab Emirates.
Ex-Zurich boss Lewis heads to Capita GI business
The former chief executive of Zurich’s Global Corporate UK business Wayne Lewis has joined Capita’s general insurance business.
Aviva completes deal with Guidewire on commercial business
Aviva has selected Guidewire's PolicyCenter as its new underwriting and policy administration solution, and ClaimCenter for its core UK commercial business.
Penny speed meets... James Rawstron, pricing and planning analyst, Groupama
Being an insatiable socialite Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed meeting…