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10/06/2025 | Zurich Ireland

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.

28/05/2025 | Zurich Ireland

Taking stock of investment markets

We review the first 100 days of Trump's second term of US presidency, including the record-breaking number of executive orders and its impact on markets across the world.
27/05/2025 | Zurich Ireland

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

25/03/2025 | Zurich Ireland

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. 

10/02/2025 | Zurich Ireland

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?

28/01/2025 | Zurich Ireland

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

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.

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.

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.

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