We take a global approach to our core businesses of General and Life Insurance and to our dealings with major multinational corporations. Zurich is geographically balanced in key markets on both sides of the Atlantic, and well-diversified. Our global spread means we can offer servicing capabilities in more than 170 countries. We set global standards to ensure that all our customers receive the same high-quality products and services.
Capitalizing on our Group’s strong presence in North America and Europe, we help our customers manage their cost of risk. Our long-standing experience in serving large companies has helped us to form strong relationships, reinforced by the variety of technical and consultancy services we offer. We make it our business to know our customers’ business.
Our offices in local markets are backed by a global network that enables us to co-operate across national, regional and functional boundaries. Our customers benefit from a combination of our international expertise and detailed local knowledge. They also benefit from the efficiencies we have achieved by centralizing certain core processes.
Our global standards are reflected in our determination to provide a consistent approach to core disciplines. We have further strengthened technical functions such as actuarial and underwriting, and centrally co-ordinated certain Group functions to manage businesses efficiently and integrate disciplines, policies and practices throughout the organisation.
Our global network includes:
Skilled underwriters who can structure innovative solutions
A strong team of claims specialists worldwide
1,300 risk engineering professionals who develop customized solutions across the network
A network of strategic relationship managers working through hubs in London and New York
Our unique data system that facilitates administration of international programs
Expert cash management to handle premiums and claims flow within multi-national programs
2nd largest in general corporate business worldwide
(based on gross written premiums 2005)
Market leader in international program business in Europe
Source: Zurich’s internal research and analysis
