Zurich's Brexit move could impact 110 Irish jobs Zurich Insurance plans to shift its European Economic Area holding company to Germany from Ireland following Britain's departure from the European Union, the boss of … Business • 18 Nov 22
Zurich Insurance to sell Russian business to local team Zurich Insurance has agreed to sell its Russian business to members of the local team, it said today, as the Swiss insurer became the latest … Business • 20 May 22
Meath hotel takes interruption insurance claim to court A well-known Co Meath hotel has launched High Court proceedings over a failure by insurer Zurich to pay out on a claim for business disruption … Business • 05 Mar 21
Zurich keeps dividend unchanged after 2020 profit drop Zurich Insurance has today reported a 20% fall in 2020 operating profit, as claims related to the Covid-19 pandemic and higher losses from natural catastrophes … Business • 11 Feb 21
Zurich and Farmers to buy MetLife US P&C business Zurich Insurance and Farmers Exchanges have agreed to buy MetLife's US property and casualty business for $3.94 billion. Business • 11 Dec 20
Zurich Insurance says on track to meet 2019 targets Zurich Insurance is on track to achieve its financial targets for the 2017-2019 period, the Swiss insurer said in a statement today ahead of its … Business • 05 Dec 18
Blue Insurance bought by Cover-More Group Blue Insurance's operations in Ireland and the UK have been bought by global travel insurance and medical assistance provider, Cover-More Group. Business • 23 Jul 18
Zurich Insurance starts using robots to decide claims Zurich Insurance is deploying artificial intelligence in deciding personal injury claims after trials cut the processing time from an hour to just seconds, its chairman … Business • 18 May 17
Zurich Insurance swings back from traumatic 2015 Zurich Insurance today posted a 74% jump in full-year net profit as its core general insurance rebounded from a traumatic 2015, helping the group confirm … Business • 09 Feb 17
Zurich H1 net profits fall due to restructuring Zurich Insurance said first half net profits in 2016 fell due to restructuring charges relating to efforts to streamline the group. Business • 11 Aug 16
Irish firm to compensate Enterprise customers Thousands of customers of the collapsed Gibraltar-based Enterprise Insurance company are to receive compensation from the Irish firm that sold the policies here. News • 25 Jul 16
Zurich Insurance's former CEO takes his own life Former Zurich Insurance chief executive Martin Senn took his own life last week, the company said today. Business • 30 May 16
Zurich looking at Hong Kong and Singapore sale Zurich Insurance is exploring a sale of its Hong Kong and Singapore operations as it reviews its non-core businesses outside Europe, sources familiar with the … Business • 24 Feb 16
Zurich expects big hit from winter storms Zurich Insurance warned today that it expects to report an estimated $100m fourth-quarter operating loss for its main general insurance business. Business • 20 Jan 16
Zurich Insurance sees 14% jump in H1 profit Swiss group Zurich Insurance said its net profit had jumped 14% during the first half of the year, boosted by restructuring. Business • 07 Aug 14
Zurich Insurance to cut up to 800 jobs worldwide Zurich Insurance Group has announced a three-year restructuring plan that could result in the cutting of up to 800 jobs around the world. Business • 11 Mar 14
Zurich Insurance chairman announces resignation Josef Ackermann, the chairman of Zurich Insurance and former Deutsche Bank boss, has resigned over the apparent suicide of the insurer's chief financial officer. Business • 29 Aug 13
Zurich's Irish operations report signs of recovery Zurich Life Assurance Ireland today reported a 35% increase in its business operating profit for the first six months of the year. Business • 15 Aug 13
Zurich Life Ireland reports drop in new business Zurich Life Ireland has reported a fall in new business for the six months to the end of June. Business • 16 Aug 12
