Zurich Life Blog

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

The results of the US election created a wave of positivity in the US equity markets last week, principally founded on the belief that Trump’s administration will fulfil its promise of lower taxes and lighter regulation, writes Ian Slattery. 

Navigating the intricate landscape of retirement savings can be daunting, especially with ever-fluctuating interest rates that directly impact pension outcomes. Could investing in multi asset funds be the solution?

Switching or topping up your pension can help you have a more secure financial future. This article was first published on Independent.ie

Last month was a busy month for global central banks as the US Federal Reserve implemented a 50-basis point rate cut, writes Richard Temperley.

Zurich was awarded 'Fund Management Company of the Year 2024' at the recent Business & Finance Financial Services Awards. Celebrating excellence in financial services, the award is in recognition of the focus Zurich puts on supporting investors to achieve their financial goals. 

The US presidential election is a significant event that can impact investment markets worldwide, given that the US market constitutes approximately two-thirds of the global market.

Automatic enrolment in Ireland is being mooted as a measure that could bridge the pension gap. But how will auto-enrolment work and how will it affect your pension plan?
You may be wondering whether having a home security system helps prevent burglaries. In this article we will look at the benefits of a home security system. 
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.