About Zurich Financial Services

This company was formed in 1872 as a subsidiary of Schweiz Marine Insurance Company. After a couple of name changes over the years, and the acquisition of British American Financial Services in 1998, the company steadily grew to become a major player in the Financial Services field. In 2000, the companies were all unified under one holding company and thus was born Zurich Financial Services. Today, it is one of the leading suppliers of both General and Life Insurances.

The General insurance sector services individuals, small businesses, medium companies and also large multi-national concerns. It is their largest segment and has spread its wings to continents such as Europe and Africa and North America. In 1912, they were the first foreign insurer to enter the American insurance markets.

They offer a wide range of policies to help the individual insurer. Among their most popular policies is the “Pride” policy where they help you replace your goods in case of damage, theft or loss.

They have on their anvil motor and accident insurance, with many added benefits, and also home insurance to protect the home-owner and residents.

For their individual customers they offer Life Insurance cover, disability insurance, critical illness cover, equity based savings and also pension and wealth accumulation solutions.

Their protection plans protect you against loss of employment, loss of income and also against any natural disasters. They also have a range of pension plans in order to make sure that you have some income when you retire and do not have to undergo a major change in your lifestyle.

They claim to offer the best renewal discounts of any car insurance. The added benefits they provide are items such as a 9 year no claims discount, and also a complimentary courtesy car in case of an accident. There is also coverage of personal belonging which may have been damaged or lost while in the car.

For Home insurance, they provide coverage against floods, fires and storms. While repairs are going on for the portions which are covered, they provide alternate accommodation. They also cover items placed in outbuildings such as garages and sheds.

With comprehensive and extensive coverage like this, it makes sense to choose Zurich Financial Services as your insurance partner.