Zurich

Tax & Regulation | 6 Jan 17

A UK judge has ordered Zurich to pay damages of £223,000 ($275,211, €261,185) over wrong advice given to a British expat looking to reduce her inheritance tax (IHT) liability.

Best Practice | 5 Jan 17

Insurance giant Zurich has launched a protection platform where UK advisers can apply for multiple policies in one application.

Middle East | 22 Dec 16

Those clients who benefit from having a financial adviser have better performing assets in their portfolios than those who go it alone, says John Astrup, savings and investment propositions manager, Zurich International Life, Middle East.

People Moves | 1 Dec 16

A Zurich stalwart has been hired to the Middle East to head up the life insurer’s retail distribution team, while Bangkok-based advisory firm MBMG announces a departure. Close Brothers appoints a new business development director, who will work closely with UK advisers.

Companies | 24 Nov 16

Isle of Man-based Charles Taylor has agreed to buy one of Zurich’s closed book of international life assurance business as well as Allied Dunbar International Fund Managers.