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Zurich is one of the largest insurance companies in the world. Headquartered in Switzerland, Zurich Insurance provides a wide range of specialist commercial insurance products and is a meaningful buyer of reinsurance protection.
Zurich Resilience Solutions launches specialised Data Center Risk Advisory practice
20th January 2026
Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS), part of Zurich Insurance, has announced the formation of a specialised Data Center Risk Advisory practice, featuring more than 100 engineers focused on risk prevention and mitigation throughout the entire life cycle of data centers, particularly hyperscale and AI-driven facilities. The formation of this practice significantly expands ... Read the full article
Zurich submits improved proposal to acquire 100% of specialist insurer Beazley
19th January 2026
Zurich Insurance Group has submitted an improved proposal of 1,280 pence in cash per share to acquire specialist insurer Beazley after the latter's Board rejected a previous proposal they felt significantly undervalued the firm. On January 4th, 2026, Zurich submitted a proposal of 1,230 pence in cash per Beazley share to ... Read the full article
Geopolitical divides and tech challenges top 2026 risk agenda: Marsh & Zurich
14th January 2026
Commenting on the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026, Marsh and Zurich have highlighted deepening geopolitical divides, alongside mounting technological and societal challenges, as key forces shaping the business landscape in the year ahead. As strategic partners of the World Economic Forum and members of its Global Risks Advisory Board, ... Read the full article
Robin Matthias to succeed Dirk De Nil as Global Head of Zurich Resilience Solutions
14th January 2026
Robin Matthias has been appointed Global Head of Zurich Resilience Solutions, effective March 1, 2026, taking over the role from Dirk De Nil, who is retiring after more than three decades in the industry. Matthias is set to lead over 1,000 risk experts globally, leveraging his extensive background in consultancy for ... Read the full article
DUAL’s KGM renews capacity deal with Zurich worth over £2bn in GWP
9th January 2026
KGM, DUAL UK’s specialist motor MGA, has renewed its long-term capacity agreement with Zurich in a deal exceeding £2 billion in gross written premium (GWP) over the next five years. The additional commitment builds on the previous deal in 2022, taking the partnership to a total of nine years. This renewal ... Read the full article
Paolo Mantero named Zurich’s Group Head of Reinsurance
5th January 2026
Global multi-line insurer, Zurich Insurance,, has appointed Paolo Mantero as its new Group Head of Reinsurance, who is transitioning to the role from his most recent position as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Mantero, who brings a wealth of strategic depth and financial acumen to the role, has held several leadership ... Read the full article
Pen Underwriting and Zurich expand multi-year fleet capacity deal
12th December 2025
Pen Underwriting, a multi-class multi-territory managing general agent (MGA), has announced the extension of its decades-long strategic collaboration with Zurich in the UK, with a newly expanded multi-year specialist fleet capacity deal. Building on a partnership of consistent motor fleet capacity provision for the hazardous goods, tankers and environmental industries that ... Read the full article
Zurich broadens Builders Risk coverage with new data centre solution
11th December 2025
Zurich North America, the commercial property and casualty insurer, has announced the launch of Data Center Project Guard, a new offering that both broadens and customises Zurich's Builders Risk coverage. This product, described as a first-of-its-kind, aims to address coverage gaps and unique loss drivers for data centers, a segment experiencing ... Read the full article
Zurich North America appoints Jim Villa as Global Head of A&H
10th December 2025
Zurich North America, the commercial property and casualty insurer, has announced the appointment of Jim Villa as Global Head of Accident & Health (A&H), Specialities. Villa brings nearly 35 years of industry experience, joining Zurich from Arch Insurance Group, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Distribution, ... Read the full article
Zurich North America appoints Tom Morelli as US Head of Energy
3rd December 2025
Zurich North America, the commercial property and casualty insurer, has announced the appointment of Tom Morelli to the newly created role of U.S. Head of Energy, where he will lead a new strategic business unit within Specialties. Based in New York, Morelli will be responsible for shaping the technical and strategic ... Read the full article
BBC Pension Scheme finalises £6bn longevity swap with Zurich & MetLife
20th November 2025
The BBC Pension Scheme has completed a longevity swap transaction, covering approximately £6 billion of pensioner liabilities for around 21,000 members, with global insurer Zurich reinsurer MetLife. The deal is designed to provide the BBC Scheme - and the BBC as its sponsor - with further protection against the financial risk ... Read the full article
Lockton strengthens Switzerland presence with new offices in Zurich and Geneva
18th November 2025
Global insurance broker Lockton has announced the establishment of new offices in Zurich and Geneva, strengthening its presence in Switzerland, with Stephan Bachmann appointed CEO of Lockton Switzerland GmbH. The expansion follows years of successful collaboration with Swiss-based multinational corporations and is a deliberate investment to bring high-touch, specialist service closer ... Read the full article
Magenta signs capacity deal with Zurich for MNW home insurance
12th November 2025
Magenta, part of DUAL UK, has announced that it has signed a new deal with global insurer Zurich to provide capacity for its mid-net-worth (MNW) home insurance product. The MNW home insurance market has faced persistent challenges of under-insurance and incorrect cover. With inflation and rising values of high-end items, individuals often ... Read the full article
Zurich Insurance Group names Megan Shao as Chief Claims Officer, APAC
7th November 2025
Large insurer Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Megan Shao as Chief Claims Officer, Asia Pacific (APAC), effective February 1st, 2026, based in Singapore. In her new role, Shao will report to Sean Walker, Head of Commercial Insurance & Chief Technical Officer for Asia Pacific, Zurich Insurance Group. She will lead Zurich’s claims ... Read the full article
Zurich’s 9M’25 top line boosted by record $38.9bn P&C premiums
6th November 2025
Large insurer Zurich Insurance has delivered strong top-line growth in the first nine months of 2025, with its property & casualty (P&C) segment reporting record gross written premiums of $38.9 billion, an 8% increase driven by exceptional retail growth and sustained momentum in commercial insurance. Zurich explained that GWP in P&C ... Read the full article
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