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Zurich announces appointment as Royal Mail Group’s new Defined Contribution pension scheme service provider
Zurich announced it has been named as the Service provider for Royal Mail Group’s new Defined Contribution (DC) pension scheme with immediate effect.
Zurich’s appointment...
Zurich leads the market on personal lines motor rating action
Zurich in the UK is advising that it will be taking strong rating action on its personal lines motor business, to combat the impact...
Zurich’s Property Investors Unit to become Real Estate Insurance
From mid January 2010, Zurich’s Property Investors Unit (PIU) is changing its name to Real Estate Insurance (REI).
Kevin Simmons, Zurich’s Head of...
Six insurance companies on systemic risk list
The list includes six insurance companies – Axa, Aegon, Allianz, Aviva, Zurich and Swiss Re – which sit alongside 24 banks from the UK,...
The role of insurance in pricing climate-related risks
Given the exceptional complexity of the climate risk challenge, the core insurance mechanisms of underwriting, claims management and asset management can play a central...
Zurich reports growths with a 3rd quarter profit in rise of 138 percent
Zurich Financial Services Group reported today a solid nine-month operating performance, with balance sheet strength and solvency margins at near-record levels, and continued profitable...
Zurich Financial’s net profits down 24 percent over nine months
Swiss insurer Zurich Financial Services said Thursday its net profit fell 24 percent, slightly lower than expected, over the past nine months to 2.2...
Swiss Re returns strong profit in third quarter and announced 1,000 jobs cuts
Swiss Re, one of the world's biggest reinsurers, on Tuesday returned to strong profit in the third quarter, cautiously turning its back on losses...
Zurich appoints Scott Egan as Group Head of Operations, Planning and Performance Management
Zurich Financial Services Group announces the appointment of Scott Egan (38, British citizen), currently Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for UK General Insurance, to the...
Zurich warns general insurance industry to act on climate change
'The community, including the general insurance industry, must urgently act on the issue of climate change'. Many brokers believe they have a major role...
Powerplace expands management team: Matthew Reed appointed CEO
PowerPlace today announces the strengthening of its management team with the appointment of Matthew Reed as its new Chief Executive Officer which reflects the...
Peter Bitterlin appointed at XL Insurance as regional energy underwriting manager for Europe and Asia Pacific
XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Capital Ltd, today announced the appointment of Peter Bitterlin as Regional Underwriting Manager for Energy. In...
Broker Direct goes comparative on retail combined products
Broker Direct has broadened its offering for shops, pubs and restaurants by turning its Retail Combined Insurance product into an online comparative product for...
Zurich appoints Alan Fairhead and Juan Beer
Zurich Financial Services Group announces the appointment of Alan Fairhead (50, British citizen), currently Chief Underwriting Officer for Global Corporate, to the position of...
Zurich launches new global risk alert system for business travelers
International business travelers now have access to the world’s first electronic ‘guardian angel’ thanks to Nomadz®, a new BlackBerry® application developed by Zurich Financial...
The Global Economy: A weak recovery ahead ?
Zurich Financial Services Group’s latest issue of the Economic Outlook highlights the following topics :
Leading indicators for major economies seem to have passed...
Zurich successfully completes its cash tender offer for preferred securities
Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) announced today that its cash tender offer for certain outstanding securities (subordinated debt) expired at 5 p.m., New York...
Zurich appoints Martin Senn Chief Executive Officer
Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Martin Senn (52, Swiss) to the role of Chief Executive...
Zurich announces an increase with USD 1.5 billion quarterly operating profit
Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) reported today its 26th straight quarter of profitability and its third consecutive quarter-on-quarter profit increase since the financial crisis...
Zurich launches new Global Protected Profits Fund
Building on the success of its existing Protected Profits Funds range, Zurich has launched a new Global Protected Profits fund aimed at cautious and...
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