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Why financial advice is important
23/10/2018 | Zurich Life
Zurich’s pension research finds that an alarming number of people don’t have the benefit of an advisor or broker to discuss financial planning with, and this according to Linda Gallagher from First Ireland, is cause for concern.
Zurich Portrait Prize winner announced
23/10/2018 | Zurich Ireland
The National Gallery of Ireland has announced the winning artist for the 2018 Zurich Portrait Prize. Mandy O’Neill won for her portrait and Kim Haughton and Blaise Smith were highly commended.
Building blocks of the future
22/10/2018 | Zurich Life
David Craig and Niall Henry are revolutionising architectural and product design. They talk to Zurich about how contemporary design is impacting how we will live in the future.
Counting the cost of living in retirement
18/10/2018 | Zurich Life
Life expectancy has been steadily increasing for decades and while this means that people are living longer, are we doing the sums now to ensure we can afford that long life in retirement, asks Kristen Foran?
Zurich Podcast: Episode 22, US equities strong
16/10/2018 | ZL Podcast
It was a quite month overall for the markets explains Richard Temperley, Zurich's Head of Investment Development. However, the US equity market has been strong while others have been flat and in some cases negative. Listen to hear his full analysis of the markets performance.
Smart remodelling ideas for five rooms in your house
15/10/2018 | Zurich Life
Remodelling your home can increase the resale value and is a good opportunity to modernise and make your space more functional.
13 tips to maximise your wedding budget
15/10/2018 | Zurich Life
It can be a tricky balancing act between holding your dream wedding and managing your budget. But there are plenty of creative and painless ways, not only to make some savings but to get the most out of the money you do have.
10 celebrity wedding dresses to inspire you
15/10/2018 | Zurich Life
Whether you’re looking for a traditional gown or something a little alternative, we looked at some of the most beautiful celebrity wedding dresses to help inspire your choice.
Remember when ‘selfie’ was a buzzword?
11/10/2018 | Zurich Life
Remember when ‘selfie’ was the word of the year? That was five years ago. Zurich customers who started saving €150 per month from 2013 have grown their savings to €11,609. Time flies so start your savings journey today.
Signposting your future
09/10/2018 | Zurich Life
If you are self-employed, it’s important to safeguard your future and putting a pension plan in place is a step in the right direction, says Pòl Ó Briain of Zurich.