Zurich Life Blog
A round up of all the latest news, views, commentary and analysis on the insurance, pensions and investment industry.
Filter by category
Follow us on
US equities took a tumble on Friday after December’s monthly jobs report surpassed expectations. 256,000 jobs were added in the month, and the unemployment rate dropped from 4.2% to 4.1%, writes Ian Slattery.
How much can you save with the 12-month savings challenge? Follow our monthly schedule and get saving with our downloadable 12-month savings calendar.
Are you looking for ideas for financial planning this new year? Do you need to set some financial goals for the year ahead? Help is on hand with 16 financial new year’s resolutions for 2025 to get you financially fit this year.
Whether it’s a big life event or a rainy day, we have simple tips and tools to help you save.
Are your savings not growing as fast as you’d like? Investing your savings could grow them at a faster rate when compared to savings on deposit, so let’s have a look at your options.
Christmas didn’t come to US equities this year, all three major indexes, the S&P 500, the Nasdaq 100 and the Dow Jones, finished the typical “Santa Rally” period in the red, writes Ian Slattery.
We all want to give our children the best possible start in life and a good education is a top priority for most parents. But did you know that by putting a lump sum and/or regular savings into an investment fund, you have the potential to grow the fund further compared to alternatives such as money on deposit*.
The Fed will meet this week, and the market’s confidence in a 25-bps rate cut was strengthened after the CPI release on Wednesday, writes Ian Slattery.
Major US indices finished the week higher as investors shared a similar sentiment to consumers seen in Friday's release, writes Ian Slattery.
In late November, Zurich were delighted to pick up two awards at the prestigious 2024 Provider Excellence Survey Awards, based on a comprehensive survey of members of Brokers Ireland.