Zurich Insurance
Zurich to sell Russian business to local team and exit market
Zurich Insurance Group has agreed to sell its Russian business to 11 members of the unit’s team.
Premier League football clubs open court claim against insurers
A suite of football clubs including Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion, Leicester, Liverpool, Tottenham and West Ham have filed a claim in the commercial court against Allianz, Aviva, CNA, Liberty, MS Amlin and Zurich.
People Moves: 3 - 6 May 2022
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Biba joins GAIN as founding member
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has joined the Group for Autism, Insurance and Diversity as its most recent founding member.
Analysis: Network knowledge is key to opening the door to new start-ups
The network sector is in upbeat mood confident of growing with existing and new members as well as being keen to help new start-ups come into the insurance market, the leaders tell Emmanuel Kenning
Zurich UK refreshes small fleet cover for electric vehicles
Zurich UK has added new cover and wording to its small fleet policy for firms with between two and 20 vehicles.
Zurich opens regional office for East Anglia in Chelmsford
Zurich UK has moved to strengthen its relationships with brokers by opening a regional office in Chelmsford to service the East Anglia area.
KGM buys Eridge Underwriting Agency
The MGA forecast the combined business will underwrite £175m in gross written premium this year.
Zurich drops ‘Z’ logo in wake of Ukraine invasion
The provider has stopped using the logo on its social medial channels.
Zurich appoints Will Edwards as head of SME
Edwards replaces Paul Tombs who is leaving the insurer.
Zurich UK names Keppel as chief sustainability officer with Fernqvist becoming COO
The new roles will come into effect on 1 July subject to regulatory approval.
Industry braces for "very active few weeks" following Axa vs Wolseley BI ruling
Market experts think the Axa and Corbin & King verdict could spark a chain reaction in the insurance industry, leading to a reopening of claims and renegotiated settlements.
Zurich UK reports £470m operating profit
The provider reported that the UK business grew 13% in its P&C division.
Covid BI claims payments now at £1.3bn
FCA data shows providers have now made initial payments worth £329.4m and final settlements of £967.9m.
People Moves: 10 - 14 January 2022
The latest personnel and management news in the insurance sector.
Blog: Five themes that could shape the insurance industry in 2022
Peter Davis, head of customer and distribution at Zurich UK, shares his predictions for the year ahead.
Covid BI claims payments reach £1.2bn
FCA data reveals providers have now made initial payments worth £308.4m and final settlements of £916.7m.
HMRC flags potential code of conduct for brokers in IPT consultation update
Government outlines the next steps and details responses from industry stakeholders, including brokers, insurers and trade bodies.
Zurich unveils flood resilience initiative
Insurer says it has transformed the way it handles flood claims for both direct and broker business following a warning by the Environment Agency (EA) that the UK must “adapt or die” to climate change.
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