Zurich
Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) is an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe as well as in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Founded in 1872, the Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It employs approximately 60,000 people serving customers in more than 170 countries. Zurich combines strong market positions in personal, commercial and corporate insurance on both sides of the Atlantic with strengthening positions in Asia and key emerging markets. We use our global reach across all lines of business. Our customers benefit from our ability to underwrite and provide services on many fronts, and from the combination of our international expertise, global strength and detailed local knowledge.
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Assisting fire fighting with emergency folders
Extensive fire detection or sprinkler systems may be helpful in dealing with a fire, but a simple cost-effective risk document can also have a real impact on how a fire is tackled at your customers’ premises. This article highlights why an emergency folder is a vital fire-fighting tool.
The risks of modern construction methods
The construction sector is increasingly using modern methods of construction (MMC). However, trends are emerging of the problems that can be experienced when using modern building methods. This article provides best practice tips on how to manage MMC risks.
SME: Now and the future - Property protectors
SME: ‘Now and the future’ examines how the SME market, across all sectors, is changing and developing. This article focuses on how brokers can offer vital help to property owners facing new challenges to their business.
What are free helplines really worth?
By providing value-added services to customers, brokers can offer valuable guidance and support at no extra cost, whilst improving business retention. This guide explains how brokers can demonstrate the worth of value-added services to small and medium-sized businesses.
Guide to selling accident and business travel cover
Personal accident and business travel (PA&BT) delivers vital business interruption protection and helps customers meet their legal obligations. This article explains why personal accident and business travel cover should be viewed as an essential cover for businesses of all shapes and sizes.
Preventing fires at retail units
Tenanted retail units, commonly found in shopping centres, pose a number of unique risk management challenges. This interactive infographic highlights how brokers can help their real estate customers to better manage fire hazards at their premises.
An interactive guide to escape of water risk
Escape of water is one of the biggest risks faced by property owners, and brokers should be aware of this challenge for their personal lines customers. This interactive guide looks at how your customers can help reduce escape of water incidents and minimise damage and disruption.
Risks and rewards of property sharing services
Property sharing services continue to grow in popularity but their scope is far more complex than simply listing a property online, with a range of additional things to consider. This article highlights the potential pitfalls of using these services and how you can help your customers overcome them.
Top tips for managing electrical appliance risk
Electrical appliances present a number of fire risks that brokers’ customers should be aware of. This article looks at the risks posed by various electrical appliances and how brokers can help real estate customers to manage these risks at their properties.
A quick guide to computer insurance
Businesses are increasingly reliant on their computers and mobile devices, yet standard property policies do not offer many of the most basic protections for computer equipment, such as breakdown cover. This article discusses how your customers could benefit from a bespoke computer insurance policy.