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Zurich takes out ‘Australian General Insurer of the Year’ and ‘Best Community Engagement Program – Insurer’ at 2021 Insurance Business Awards


Zurich Australian Insurance Limited (Zurich) has won the ‘Australian General Insurer of the Year’ and ‘Best Community Engagement Program – Insurer’ at the 2021 Insurance Business Awards.

The Australian Insurance Business Awards define excellence in the insurance profession, recognising leading companies and individuals for their outstanding achievements during the past 12 months.

Justin Delaney, CEO, Zurich Australia & New Zealand said he was delighted that Zurich has won these prestigious awards.

“Zurich is extremely proud to receive industry recognition through these awards. We have a strong business with extraordinary capability. These awards are a testament to our passion for helping customers and our dedication to making a positive impact in the community.”

“I would like to extend my appreciation to our teams and broker partners who continually deliver an exceptional experience to our customers.”

Zurich Australia & New Zealand was also an Excellence Awardee at the 2021 Insurance Business Awards for the ‘General Insurer Claims Team of the Year’ and ‘General Insurer BDM of the Year’ categories.

This news comes after the Zurich General Insurance Claims team recently won the 2021 Mansfield Award for ‘Claims Excellence in Corporate Property and Casualty’ and was a finalist for the overall ‘Gold Mansfield Award for Claims Excellence’. Zurich Australia was also recently ranked #10 in Good Company’s ‘Top 20 Best Workplaces to Give Back 2021’.

A full list of 2021 Insurance Business Awards winners can be found here.

ENDS


Media Enquiries:


Adam Siddique

Head of Public & External Affairs

media@zurich.com.au

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurer serving people and businesses in more than 200 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 60,000 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.