Zurich Insurance News

Zurich Restructure on Track, but Organization Still too Complex: CEO Greco

While Zurich Insurance Group’s new chief executive officer believes the insurer is on the right track in terms of growth and profit, the organizational structure remains too complicated, he suggested during an investor conference yesterday. “Zurich is world famous for …

Global, Diversified Multiline Insurers Best Placed to Withstand Challenges: S&P

Global, diversified insurers are best positioned to withstand the industry’s top economic and competitive challenges, according to a report published by Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings. Geographic and product diversification help global multiline insurers (GMIs) cope with challenges such as …

RSA Turnaround ‘Complete’ with Cost Cuts & Non-Core Disposals on Track: CEO

RSA Insurance Group Plc Chief Executive Officer Stephen Hester says the company, which was the subject of an abandoned 5.6 billion-pound ($8.1 billion) takeover offer, is now much more valuable for any future owner. The insurer reported on Thursday an …

Zurich Canada Appoints Healey as Sr. VP, Distribution & Regional Management

Zurich Canada has appointed Patrick Healey as senior vice president, Distribution and Regional Management. Healey will be responsible for leading and managing broker relationships and supporting market-facing underwriting colleagues towards the goal of continuing to make Zurich more customer focused, …

Fintech Revolution May Threaten 250,000 Jobs as Europe Insurers Seek Cost Cuts

The rush is on to replace people with software in Europe’s insurance industry as cost cutting and automation become increasingly crucial to bolstering earnings. Zurich Insurance Group AG is accelerating its cost reduction program, targeting savings of at least $1 …

Zurich Chairman Predicts Improved Results; New CEO Greco Reviews Strategy

Zurich Insurance Group AG will see improving results this year after taking steps to cut costs and overhaul units following unexpected losses at its general insurance unit, according to Chairman Tom de Swaan. “The implementation of these measures is going …

Zurich Needs Clear, Simple Strategy to Rebuild Investor Trust: New CEO Greco

Zurich Insurance Group AG needs a clear and simple strategy to rebuild investor confidence as the company tries to turn around its struggling general insurance unit, said Mario Greco, the firm’s new chief executive officer. “We need to rebuild the …

Generali Set to Nominate Donnet as CEO, Succeeding Greco: Sources

Assicurazioni Generali SpA is set to propose Italy country manager Philippe Donnet as chief executive officer, replacing Mario Greco, who has joined Zurich Insurance Group AG, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions. Generali’s appointments and corporate governance …

Zurich Insurance’s Ex-CEO Senn Received Remuneration of $6.3M in 2015

Zurich Insurance paid Martin Senn, its former CEO, 6.1 million Swiss francs ($6.3 million) during 2015, down from 7.2 million Swiss francs ($7.9 million) in 2014, the company reported. (The Swiss franc to U.S. dollar conversions were calculated by Zurich). …

Zurich Insurance Appoints Marguin as Chief Underwriting Officer, Asia Pacific

Zurich Insurance has appointed Hervé Marguin as chief underwriting officer (CUO), General Insurance, Asia Pacific, effective immediately. Marguin will report to Stuart A. Spencer, chief executive officer, General Insurance, Asia Pacific, and Alan Fairhead, CUO, General Insurance, Zurich Insurance Group. …