Zurich Life Blog

A round up of all the latest news, views, commentary and analysis on the insurance, pensions and investment industry.

Major US equity indices ended the week higher, reaching new record highs as the beginning of earnings season helped to offset several disappointing economic reports, writes Ian Slattery.

US major equity indexes ended the week on a positive note on the back of a stronger than expected employment data, despite reports of a dockworkers’ strikes at Eastern seaports in the US, writes Ian Slattery.

Irish Road Safety Week (IRSW) takes place from Monday 7th – 13th October and provides an opportunity for all drivers to evaluate their driving habits and ensure that they are driving safely.

The vast majority of fires in the home are avoidable. You can help reduce the risk of a fire occurring in your home by reducing potential fire hazards and taking some simple safety precautions.

Zurich prides itself on its commitment to making a difference in the local communities in which we operate, and through our charity partnership with Down Syndrome Ireland, we aim to support them in the vital work they do. 
Driving while tired can be extremely dangerous. In this article we will provide you with some tips to help avoid tiredness while driving.

Donegal based Liquid Therapy recently featured in local and national media about the great work they continue to do, as one of the 10 Irish non-profits awarded funding from the €3 million HeadStart fund.  

The highlight of the week was the Federal Reserve’s rate announcement after its policy meeting concluded on Wednesday, writes Ian Slattery.

August was an eventful month for investors. Early on, the release of disappointing US economic data, coupled with an interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan, triggered a significant sell-off in global equity markets, writes Richard Temperley.

In the US, major equity indexes finished the week higher, recovering much of the losses from the week before, writes Ian Slattery.