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Zurich North America | November 30, 2021

Zurich North America today announced an enhanced suite of vehicle protection products designed to meet the unique needs of electric vehicle (EV) owners. The comprehensive set of products provides coverage from the repair or replacement of high-voltage rechargeable batteries to roadside assistance for recharging EV batteries that run out of power mid-trip. The suite of products covers nearly all manufacturers including Tesla, Rivian and Polestar. The offering represents new investm...

insurancebusinessmag | May 21, 2019

Zurich North America has appointed Brian Winters to the role of head of sales and distribution for the company’s US commercial insurance unit. A release explained that Winters’ appointment is part of Zurich’s continued effort to strengthen relationships with customers and brokers. In conjunction with the appointment, the company has also integrated its distribution and regional management teams into its US commercial insurance business. Winters was most recently head of special...

Aflac | March 20, 2020

Aflac has announced that its insurance subsidiaries – American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Aflac of Columbus) and American Family Life Assurance Company of New York (Aflac of New York) – have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Zurich North America’s US corporate life and pensions (group benefits) business. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2020, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. A release said t...

Insurance Business Magazine | January 16, 2020

Insurance start-up battleface, which provides travel insurance for unconventional travelers worldwide, has announced that it has successfully closed a seed funding round with backing from strategic and venture capital investors. Fintech Ventures Fund has invested in battleface, joining Greenlight Re and Tangiers Group. The investment will be used to expand software development, hire sales and business-development personnel, and expand battleface’s global reach, the company said. “We ...