Zurich operates in both the domestic and commercial markets, transacting all classes of short-term insurance. The company markets its products almost exclusively through brokers and agents. It has a network of offices throughout South Africa, and subsidiary insurance companies both locally and in Botswana and Zimbabwe.
Specialist products include marine, engineering and aviation insurance. In addition, the company has several innovative tailored products: risk financing with cell captive facilities through its wholly owned subsidiary, Zurich Risk Financing SA; and a personal legal expenses insurance product, the Zurich Legal Plan, through a joint venture company, Zurich Legal Expenses Underwriting Managers SA. Escape, another wholly owned subsidiary, is an electronic collection and payment system.
Zurich Assist is a toll-free help line for emergencies, personal health, legal, tax and investment advice for domestic monthly and legal plan policyholders. The company’s business-to-business initiative, called the Internet Monthly Policy (IMP), offers brokers and agents a complete policy and claims management system via the Internet. Other products include a policy tailored to meet the needs of the bed and breakfast industry, a solution suited to individuals or collectors of fine art and policies for cyclists. To find out more about our products, click on the products and services link.
