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Zurich International Programs

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We get people on the ground where you need them

Tailored, aligned with local regulations, centrally managed insurance programs to protect you across the globe.

From structuring your program to managing claims, a Zurich International Program is a full-service offering that covers your insurance needs. It levels out differences in conditions and coverage, giving you a consistent standard of insurance protection and service worldwide.

Your benefits

Globe - network

Network - Zurich’s global network covers 210+ countries1 and comprises 2,000 professionals dedicated to managing over 7,600 international programs. There are 8,000 claims professionals handling over 110,000 claims annually, and 800 risk engineering professionals2. The network also contains the central network management team and 50 people in strategically located Hubs, managing fronting companies around the world.

Globe  - coverage Coverages - Zurich gives you access to one of the broadest ranges of products and services in the industry, under one program for flexibility and convenience.
Scales - compliance Compliance - As a pioneer in this arena, Zurich is tuned into the laws of various local jurisdictions. This means risk managers and the C-suite can have greater confidence the insurance program will not contravene local laws.
Briefcase - control Control - Zurich’s goal is to help you better control your international program which helps ensure greater consistency and continuity, can enhance service delivery, contributes to transparency, reduces volatility, and helps to avoid duplication or gaps in coverage.
Tick - convenience Convenience - By organizing important coverages under one master program, Zurich facilitates easier management of the program, and provides our customers’ captives with better opportunities to benefit from a diversified portfolio.

 

Coins - cost Cost - Zurich combines domestic and foreign exposures under a master program, to give you the ability to attain higher limits at lower cost.

Lines of business

From structuring your program to managing claims, we give you a consistent standard of insurance protection for:

  • Property
  • Casualty
  • General Liability
  • Motor Fleet
  • Engineering Lines
  • Marine 
  • Professional Liability
  • Directors and Officers
  • Commercial Crime
  • Corporate Accident & Business Travel
  • …and more
 
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Network

With one of the largest networks in the insurance industry, we can deliver a consistent standard of service globally.

Global regulatory and tax database

Zurich Multinational Insurance Application (Zurich MIA) covers 180 countries and helps customers and brokers monitor and achieve compliance for international programs.

Your risk management center

Quickly monitor and act on your risk management information, in all countries across all of your locations, in real time.

Tools

The tools included with Zurich International Programs are designed to enable efficient program management.

Captive services

Our customized risk management services include globally consistent captive fronting solutions, for general and life insurance risks.

Process

Our six-step stewardship process ensures we fully understand your requirements, and that the business you care about can be protected, worldwide.

Global and EMEA

Helene Westerlind
Global Head of International Program Business

Asia Pacific

Kelly Heath
Head of International Program Business
Asia Pacific

Latin America

Adriana Scherzinger
Head of International Program Business
Latin America

North America

Felix Kühlmann
Head of International Program Business
Zurich North America

 

William J. Porter
Head of International Sales & Distribution
Zurich North America

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Why choose Zurich

When you choose an insurer to protect your business, you'll want to be confident that you're making the right decision.

Here's why we believe we're the best choice to keep your business and your employees secure in today's uncertain world.

 


1. In 2013, as defined under International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

2. As of September 2013. In the US, risk engineering services are provided by The Zurich Services Corporation

Products and services vary by country

Because the needs of our customers are different, our products and services also vary around the world. Insurance and financial products and services are provided by licensed members of the Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich). Not all products or services listed are available in all jurisdictions or to all customers. Please contact your local Zurich office for details about the relevant products and services in your country. No warranties or guarantees are being made by Zurich based on statements on this website.

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