Zurich Insurance
Neal Bill opposition grows
Opposition to the bill proposed in the US congress by senator Richard Neal has continued to grow this month, with the CEA and German government both voicing opposition.
Solicitors' PI: The road to reform
In recent times, the solicitors' professional indemnity market has been travelling a difficult path. Jane Bernstein examines the road ahead by taking a close look at proposed industry changes and the effect they may have.
Solicitors' PI - block policies: Safety in numbers
Smaller legal firms can find it difficult getting professional indemnity cover in the midst of an economic downturn, but could there be a lifeline? Christopher Rooke takes a look at block policies and the advantages they can offer.
Xbridge doubles profit in 2009
Xbridge has recorded an increased profit of £3m for its insurance division for the year ending 31 December 2009.
Broker event to be repeated
Leeds-based Henderson Insurance Brokers has attracted 35 insurers to its inaugural conference and plans to make it an annual event.
Zurich ranks 9/11 and SARS top "mega-disasters" of last decade
Terrorist attacks, hurricanes, and pandemic risks top the list of “Top Ten Mega Disasters” of the past decade, released today by Zurich.
Claims management: Room for improvement
Getting the claims process right is imperative for brokers and insurers. Sam Barrett looks at what tops the wish list when it comes to partnering with claims management specialists.
Lloyds tops FOS complaints table
Lloyds TSB Bank has received the most general insurance complaints of any company during the first half of 2010.
Corporates seek insurer credit rating assurances
Aviva is receiving a surge in enquiries from corporate clients worried about insurer credit ratings.
Keychoice claims it is "not just another MGA" as it unveils insurer trio
Keychoice Underwriting, the new commercial managing general agency owned by SSP has claimed it is "not just another MGA".
Climate change - renewable energy: Investing in the future
With high targets on reducing carbon emissions, Daniel Dunkley asks if the government has the political will to invest in renewable energy and how the insurance industry can benefit.
Penny Black's insurance week
Ecclesiastical invited Penny and a bunch of insurance hacks for a snoop around Wellington Arch and Apsley House, home of the first Duke of Wellington, last week.
Career path - CII exams: Repairing reputation
Professionalism could prove the most potent weapon in improving the public's perception of the insurance industry. Niall Boyd details how the CII's examinations overhaul is playing its part.
Rival insurers support Aviva composite stance
A host of fellow composites have backed Aviva in its war of words with RSA over whether the model's days are indeed numbered.
Zurich UK fined £2.3m
The Financial Services Authority has fined the UK branch of Zurich £2 275 000 following the loss of a back-up data tape in South Africa containing information relating to a number of its general insurance customers.
Former McKinsey insurance leader made Zurich claims chief
Zurich Financial Services has appointed Thomas Sepp to the position of chief claims officer, effective 1 September.
Former McKinsey insurance leader made Zurich claims chief
Zurich Financial Services has appointed Thomas Sepp to the position of chief claims officer, effective 1 September.
L&G speculation triggers share price
Shares in Legal & General have risen to a 12-month high following speculation that Zurich is eying it as a potential takeover target.
RSA spotlight - Andy Haste: Playing the long game pays off for Haste
Following his interview with former RSA CEO Bob Mendelsohn and the news that RSA has approached Aviva to buy its UK, Irish and Canadian general insurance assets, Jonathan Swift reflects on the general insurance career of the company's current CEO Andy…
Zurich recruits new investor relations head
Zurich Financial Services Group has today announced the appointment of Debra Broek, currently deputy head of investor relations and rating agency management, to the position of head of investor relations and rating agency management, effective 1…
Zurich recruits new investor relations head
Zurich Financial Services Group has today announced the appointment of Debra Broek, currently deputy head of investor relations and rating agency management, to the position of head of investor relations and rating agency management, effective 1…
Brit raids Zurich for new finance chief Scott Egan
Scott Egan is to take over as Brit Insurance's group chief financial officer.
Brit raids Zurich for new finance chief Scott Egan
Scott Egan is to take over as Brit Insurance's group chief financial officer.
Nordlin appointed chief information technology officer for Zurich
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Markus Nordlin to the position of chief information technology officer and member of the group management board.