Zurich and Wests Tigers enter partnership agreement
18 November 2022
SYDNEY, Australia – Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) today announced their new partnership with the National Rugby League (NRL) Wests Tigers, including sponsorship of the new state-of-the art training and administrative facility – the ‘Zurich Centre’ – and the Wests Tigers women’s team.
Forming part of the new Concord Oval and community sports precinct, the Zurich Centre boasts leading administrative and training facilities including a pool, gym, wrestling room and a physiotherapy space.
The new centre was opened today during a ceremony attended by State and Local government officials, Wests Tigers corporate partners and alumni.
Beginning in July 2023, Zurich’s logo will feature on the Wests Tigers NRLW players’ jerseys. Zurich will also support the club through a number of community activities focused on diversity and inclusion.
Justin Delaney, Chief Executive Officer, Zurich Australia & New Zealand said: “The new ‘Zurich Centre’ marks a real milestone for the Wests Tigers and the local community, providing players with access to world class facilities so they can perform at their best.”
“We are also incredibly proud to support the Wests Tigers inaugural NRLW team, championing women’s sport and the growth of junior and grassroots rugby league in Australia. This is a natural alignment between our two organisations which are committed to making a real difference in local communities.”
Justin Pascoe, Wests Tigers CEO said: “We are now also delighted to welcome Zurich as a premier partner of Wests Tigers. This aligns a highly reputable, international brand with a state-of-the-art facility, and two organisations which share strong community values.”
“The Zurich Centre gives us something to be truly proud of and it provides our players and staff with an environment that will help them to be the very best they can be.”
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Zurich Financial Services Australia is a life insurance, commercial insurance and investments specialist that has been participating in the Australian market since 1920. Since its acquisition of OnePath Life from ANZ in 2019, the company provides life insurance to more than 1.5 million Australian customers under both the Zurich and OnePath Life brands. Further information about Zurich Financial Services Australia is available at www.zurich.com.au.
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurer serving people and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. Founded 150 years ago, Zurich is transforming insurance. In addition to providing insurance protection, Zurich is increasingly offering prevention services such as those that promote wellbeing and enhance climate resilience.
Reflecting its purpose to ‘create a brighter future together’, Zurich aspires to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. It is targeting net-zero emissions by 2050 and has the highest-possible ESG rating from MSCI. In 2020, Zurich launched the Zurich Forest project to support reforestation and biodiversity restoration in Brazil.
The Group has about 56,000 employees and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN), is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt (ZURVY) program, which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX. Further information is available at www.zurich.com.