Personal finance
Everything you need to know about pension contributions
Whether you are self-employed or already in a company pension scheme or in non-pensionable employment, the need to save for a pension for your retirement is abundantly clear. In this article we will focus on the tax saving benefits available from the government to encourage people to plan for their retirement – and hopefully demonstrate why pensions are the most tax efficient form of savings around.
Taking stock of investment markets
Maximising your pension contributions
How much can you personally contribute to your pension fund for tax relief purposes? In this article we will look at the benefits of maximising your pension contributions.
Family finances
Life Insurance claims paid by Zurich in 2024
Heart attack, stroke and cancer remain the leading cause of life and serious illness claims. In this article we will look at claims we paid out last year.
What to expect from a nurse medical screening
Who needs a medical exam for life insurance, and what can you expect during a health check-up?
Leaving a legacy – setting up a will to protect your loved ones’ futures
An aspect of our lives, one which is often difficult to face, is our own mortality. We know none of us will live forever, we know it is inevitable - however, with improvements in medical science, the good news is that we are living longer than in previous years.
The Zurich podcast
Key investment updates podcast
In the latest edition of the Zurich monthly investment review, our experts Ian Slattery and Jacqueline Hogan delve into the latest market developments and share key investment updates. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, this review is packed with valuable information tailored for you.
Spotlight on market trends in this podcast
In this investment podcast recorded on 14th April 2025, Head of Investment Solutions at Zurich, Ian Slattery, talks Trump administration, tariffs, fluctuations across fund performance and the impact on markets.
Tips to help your mortgage protection application
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of going sale agreed, but before you can move into your new home there are some things you need to get in order and one of those is mortgage protection. In this podcast, Zurich financial planner Wayne O'Neill gives tips on how to best prepare when applying for mortgage cover.
Tips on saving for children’s education
Whether your children are in primary, secondary or third leveleducation, chances are you are counting the costs. So in this edition of the Zurich Financial Wellbeing podcast we are going to take a look at these costs and see how parents can plan and save for these expenses.