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 Malaysia promotes Yuan Feng Hoo to chief pricing actuary
- August 26
Hoo, who has also been handed head of technical excellence role, has previously held multiple P&C leadership positions with the insurer.
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Regina Wiedmann promoted to Zurich Insurance’s CFO for Japan P&C
- August 22
Wiedmann has relocated from her previous role with Zurich in Singapore to Tokyo following the appointment.
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Zurich’s APAC H1 non-life GWP grows 14% to top US$2bn
- August 7
Growth driven by motor and SME portfolios, commercial insurance expansion in India and Malaysia and digital partnerships.
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Zurich takes Swiss Re’s Michael Szwajda as Singapore broker relationship lead
- July 23
He will focus on deepening broker and customer relationships and driving growth for the insurer's commercial insurance portfolio, including Zurich Resilience Solutions opportunities.
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Zurich takes Swiss Re’s Michael Szwajda as Singapore broker relationship lead
- July 23
He will focus on deepening broker and customer relationships and driving growth for the insurer's commercial insurance portfolio, including Zurich Resilience Solutions opportunities.
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Zurich hands Jim Qin expanded role as CEO for Hong Kong life and general insurance arms
- July 10
Qin has been the CEO for the global insurer's Hong Kong general insurance business since 2021.
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Zurich names Koji Okumura as senior property underwriter in Japan
- June 17
Okumura earlier worked at Munich Re as an underwriter for almost 10 years, travelling between Japan and Hong Kong.
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Zurich names Suncorp’s Morris Garsin as head of claims excellence for ANZ
- May 30
Sydney-based Garsin will assume the role in August.
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.
