Zurich Insurance
Zurich GI CEO to leave
Zurich Insurance Group has confirmed that Mario Greco, chief executive officer for general insurance, has decided to return to Italy to assume the role of Generali Group CEO.
The Broker Business Club: Food for thought
The latest in our series of Broker Business Clubs in association with Zurich, took place in Belfast where the panellists discussed the food and beverage sector and the pressures, strains and opportunities that existed within it.
Former Zurich financial officer joins Deloitte
Deloitte has appointed a new partner in its general insurance actuarial team.
Aviva boosts motor fleet team in the North West
Aviva has appointed Andrew Howell as a motor fleet development underwriter.
In conversation with Zurich: Keeping on the right side of the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations
If a firm uses or stores sufficient quantities of dangerous substances, they fall under the Control of Major Hazards Regulations 1999, known as COMAH.
Health and Safety: Inspectors go hi-tech for a better service
Technology is transforming plant and equipment inspections and creating substantial improvements in the quality, speed and effectiveness of the inspections carried out and the inspectors that undertake them.
Health and Safety: All about the money
Facing a huge cut in its budget, the Health and Safety Executive is preparing to claw back the shortfall. But plans to charge fees for interventions have met with a mixed response.
Zurich's UK arm sees profits dip but COR remains steady
Zurich UK has delivered an underwriting loss of $8m (£4.9m) and a combined operating ratio (COR) of 101.3%, only a slight deterioration on last year (101.2%: 2011).
Broker Direct seeking similar deals following Zurich win
Broker Direct has won the contract to distribute Zurich-branded personal lines motor and household products through regional brokers.
Dual appoints deputy chief from Zurich
Dual Group has appointed Shane Doyle as deputy CEO, reporting to CEO Damien Coates.
Zurich axes nearly 350 jobs as it outsources personal lines operation to brokers
Zurich is to shed nearly 350 jobs as part of a personal lines shake-up that will see it outsource its personal lines operations to a series of brokers.
Willis unveils new electronic portal with Simply Business
Willis has teamed up with Simply Business to launch Willis eQuote, a new e-trading comparison platform exclusively for Willis Network members.
Axa swoops for Zurich personal lines broker chief
Axa Personal Lines has appointed Gareth Howell as its new product household director.
Aspen adds underwriting expertise to Manchester office
Aspen Risk Management has appointed Steve Cheshire as head of underwriting for its North of England business.
Aviva raids RSA for new underwriting chief in personal and commercial lines shake-up
Aviva has appointed new heads of underwriting for both personal and commercial lines.
The Broker Business Club: Meeting of minds
Insurance Age has once again teamed up with Zurich Insurance to hold a series of Broker Business Clubs where some of the most influential insurers, brokers and stakeholders address and tackle the issues that matter to the modern insurance market. The…
Bids for Groupama due in tomorrow
Bids for Groupama’s UK business are close to being tabled with Zurich, Axa and Allianz all in the frame according to reports.
In conversation with Zurich: Corporate underinsurance for plant machinery repair and replacement
There have been a number of surveys that have highlighted underinsurance in the corporate market, with a heavy emphasis on business interruption and property reinstatement. But another insurable cost is often over-looked, that of plant machinery repair…
Corporate Underinsurance: Improving understanding of business interruption cover
Last year's riots brought the problem of a lack of business interruption cover to the fore. What are the solutions to underinsurance in this area?
Chubb rides in with seven new staff
Chubb Insurance has recruited seven new senior London-based employees to enhance its personal lines offering.
Broker satisfaction with insurers remains high, survey says
Broker satisfaction with insurers has remained stable over the past five years and seen an increase for commercial lines, according to an annual survey carried out by General Insurance Market Research within Aura (Gimra).
Zurich UK sees profits rise
Zurich UK has reported a 28% increase in business operating profit to $256m (£163.3m) for the year ended 31 December 2011.
Insurers prosecuted for data protection breaches in Dublin
Zurich, Travelers and Irish insurer FBD have been prosecuted for breaching the Data Protection Act after pleading guilty to illegally using social welfare information on individuals at Dublin District Court.
Towergate bags heavy hitter for group finance role
Scott Egan, former Brit group chief financial officer, has taken the equivalent role at Towergate Insurance.