Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurer serving people and businesses in more than 200 countries and territories. Founded 150 years ago, Zurich is transforming insurance. In addition to providing insurance protection, Zurich is increasingly offering prevention services such as those that promote wellbeing and enhance climate resilience.
Reflecting its purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ Zurich aspires to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. It is targeting net-zero emissions by 2050 and has the highest-possible ESG rating from MSCI. In 2020, Zurich launched the Zurich Forest project to support reforestation and biodiversity restoration in Brazil.
The Group has about 60,000 employees and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN), is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt (ZURVY) program, which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX.
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Zurich hires Axa XL’s Marcus Seow as senior marine underwriter
- April 28
He spent nearly 14 years at Axa XL as senior underwriter for marine cargo.
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Digbijoy Shukla succeeds Roopa Malhotra as Zurich’s APAC head of digital
- April 15
Malhotra takes on the role of chief growth and propositions officer at Zurich Japan.
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Zurich hires Cheryn Wong as senior casualty underwriter
- April 8
Singapore-based Wong joins from Everest, where she has been a casualty underwriter for Asia since January 2025.
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Legacy specialist RiverStone launches Australian unit led by Mark Fleiser, strikes Zurich LPT deal
- March 17
The US$283m loss portfolio transfer deal with Zurich will primarily cover Australian legacy professional indemnity, general liability and workers’ compensation portfolios.
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Zurich, Beazley finalise terms on US$11bn deal to build specialty powerhouse
- March 3
Combined US$15bn specialty business will be headquartered in London and Zurich Group will maintain the Beazley brand.
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Zurich Cover‑More boost Asia team with double promotion
- February 25
Jon Ford named head of Asia, with Tricia Lim appointed head of commercial operations and delivery in the region.
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Zurich Asia Pacific ‘well positioned for continued growth’ after posting US$4.3bn P&C GWP in FY25
- February 19
Zurich's P&C gross written premiums rose by 8% year-on-year, 4% like-for-like, while it posted a business operating profit of US$346 million, with a combined ratio of 94.3%.
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Zurich hires Blain Waterford as head of travel for ANZ
- February 9
He joins Zurich from AIG in Singapore.
Environmental, Social, and Governance considerations for Directors and Officers
Increased scrutiny from investors on companies’ Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) credentials, such as board diversity and environmental impacts, presents greater potential Directors and Officers (D&O) liability exposure.
Choppy waters ahead: Navigating uncertainty when shipping cargo internationally
Supply chain issues, global conflicts, and rising goods prices are causing major disruption to international shipping. Shippers are seeking insurance coverage to protect their operations and manage their increased exposures.
PFAS – the emerging risk of ‘Forever Chemicals’
Chemicals found in household products and a range of commercial uses – making them nearly impossible to avoid – have given rise to health concerns, litigation and new regulations aimed at controlling their use and limiting the potential harm they can cause.
Zurich Guide to Captives
In this guide we’ll take a comprehensive look at captives – what they are, how they work and what they could do for your business.
Management Liability Risk Insights
The evolving nature of regulatory and sector guidance on climate change - and the presence of climate-action firms that seek to persuade or compel businesses considered not to be taking the risks of climate change seriously - understandably puts pressure on management.
