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Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer servicing customers in global and local markets. We offer products and services for a diverse range of customers from small businesses to multinational corporations, as well as providing High Net Worth insurance. Our strategy focuses on delivering a great service through responsive trading, local expertise, digital innovations and strong customer-centric propositions, underpinned by our core values and commitment to a sustainable future.
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Drones and their role in claims
Using drones may seem either a little futuristic, something for hobbyists, or an extreme way to get a selfie, but the fact is that they have already become a part of how we deal with claims. This article discusses drones and the part they are already playing in the claims process.
How can you avoid client disputes?
Figures show that up to 40% of businesses have insufficient business interruption (BI) cover. This article focuses on the steps that brokers can take to minimise the risk of underinsurance and associated client disputes.
Trading in the United States – Risk, compliance and insurance factors to consider
Increasing globalisation, Brexit and the prospect of new UK/US trade deals are growing incentives for trade with the US. This article explores the important risk, insurance and compliance considerations companies need to make before taking the plunge.
A simple guide to underinsurance
This simple guide to underinsurance highlights the main causes within separate business lines and how brokers can play an important role in helping to eliminate underinsurance by offering their customers the correct support and guidance.
How can valuations help to avoid underinsurance?
Underinsurance is a common and persistent problem for the insurance industry, with incorrect or out-of-date valuations being a common cause. This article highlights the importance of valuation services and explores how valuations can add value to businesses.
Blockchain and the insurance industry
The Blockchain Insurance Industry Initiative ‘B3i’, of which Zurich was a founding member, was launched to examine the potential advantages blockchain technology could bring to the insurance industry. This article explores the various applications blockchain could serve for the insurance industry.
How underwriters calculate flood risk
Given the bearing that flood risk calculations have on premiums, it is important that customers understand the various factors that influence these calculations. This article looks at the various assessments underwriters make when calculating flood risk.
875,000 UK SMEs suffer cyber security breach in the last year
Our latest SME Risk Index has revealed that almost 16% of SMEs have fallen victim to a cyber-attack. Despite the risks, 49% of SMEs plan to spend less than £1,000 on cyber security in the next 12 months, leaving them vulnerable to substantial losses. Download this article to find out more.
Q&A: Flooding and the role of the loss adjuster
Anyone dealing with serious flood damage will come into contact with a loss adjuster. In this article, Mike Weatherhead, Director, Head of Technical Best Practice at Vericlaim, explains the work of loss adjusters and how all parties can get the most from the interaction.
Customers with international elements – what to consider
In today’s globalised world it is rare to find an organisation without some degree of international exposure. From changing risk exposures to language barriers, this article explores what organisations should consider when expanding internationally and how brokers can help.