This year has upended many global norms—alliances are shifting, markets remain volatile and uncertainty is everywhere. As we navigate these changes, one thing is clear: we’re all adapting to a new reality.

Want to know what’s ahead? Read our Mid-Year Outlook for deeper insights and guidance ➡️ https://zurich.io/IM-MYO2025

This year has upended many global norms—alliances are shifting, markets remain volatile and uncertainty is everywhere. As we navigate these changes, one thing is clear: we’re all adapting to a new reality.

Want to know what’s ahead? Read our Mid-Year Outlook for deeper insights and guidance ➡️ https://zurich.io/IM-MYO2025

In the recent podcast, our experts explore the economic and market implications of the outcome of the US election on the US, Eurozone and China.

Håkan Hedström, Head of Asia Pacific Market Strategy
Ross Hutchison, Head of Eurozone Market Strategy & Economics
Thomas Liebi, Head of US & UK Market Strategy
Guy Miller, Chief Market Strategist and Head of Macroeconomics

Related links:

https://www.zurich.com/economics-and-markets/overview

In this recent podcast, our experts explore the growing interest in captives among Spanish companies and broader trends across Europe. They discuss the potential for Spain to emerge as the next major captive domicile. The conversation also delves into recent captive formations and the reasons behind Luxembourg being chosen as a preferred domicile. Join us to gain valuable insights into these exciting developments.

Podcast Speakers:

• Adriana Scherzinger, Group Head of Captives, Zurich Commercial Insurance
• Anna-Marie Jarvis, Head of Commercial Insurance Spain, Zurich Insurance Company
• Mario Ramirez, Risk & Assets Manager at Exolum and Vice President of AGERS

Originally published in GCP Short: Spain’s captive evolution - Captive Intelligence on November 18, 2024.

Related links:

Read our recent summary on our 2024 Captives Report here: Spotlight on Captives 2024 - Managing an uncertain global risk landscape

Learn more about our Captives Services here: Zurich Captives Services | Zurich Insurance

Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date with our latest updates: Commercial Insurance LinkedIn showcase page

In a world where globalization and digital transformation are making our supply chains more interconnected than ever, the importance of robust security measures cannot be overstated. It's not just about ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services; it's about safeguarding business continuity, protecting brand reputation, and ultimately ensuring customer satisfaction.

Podcast Speakers:

• Camilla Chandra, Head of Marine EMEA, Zurich Insurance Company
• Björn Hartong, Global Head of RE Marine, Security & Supply Chain, Zurich Resilience Solutions
• Taylor Sjoberg, former Senior Marine Risk Engineer, Zurich Resilience Solutions, US

Moderated by Daniela Wedema, Head of Market Management, Commercial Insurance, Zurich Insurance Company

Related links

Zurich Commercial Insurance LinkedIn: Zurich Commercial Insurance | LinkedIn

Read the summary of the podcast here: Supply Chain Security: As Crime Rises, Businesses Strengthen Resilience | Zurich Insurance

Protection gaps are the divide between economic losses and the insured coverage available to mitigate them. Climate related protection gaps are widening. There's an increase in frequency and severity of extreme weather events and natural disasters. As a result, more people are vulnerable to the financial consequences.

Listen to our first episode featuring Paolo Mantero, Group Chief Strategy Officer, and Dirk De Nil, Global Head of Zurich Resilience Solutions, in conversation with Vincent Landon about how technological innovations can help insurers close protection gaps.

Related links
Blue Marble: https://bluemarblemicro.com/

XFarm: https://xfarm.ag/en

Zurich Innovation Championship: https://www.zurich.com/campaigns/zic

Zurich’s Climate Transition Plan: https://www.zurich.com/sustainability/strategy-and-governance/climate-transition-plan

Economist Impact Report: https://www.zurich.com/knowledge/topics/climate-change/resilience-from-the-ground-up

Google DeepMind: https://deepmind.google/discover/blog/graphcast-ai-model-for-faster-and-more-accurate-global-weather-forecasting/

Helene Westerlind, CEO da Zurich Portugal, é a convidada do sexto episódio do podcast “Por ti”, onde partilha a sua visão sobre o papel dos líderes na promoção do bem-estar mental e o compromisso assumido pela Zurich Portugal em relação ao bem-estar mental.

À conversa com a animadora de rádio Joana Cruz, a CEO da Zurich Portugal partilha ainda algumas das estratégias diárias que usa para manter um estilo de vida mentalmente saudável, deixando alguns conselhos e explica como o bem-estar mental é promovido como parte integrante da estratégia da Zurich em Portugal. 

No quinto episódio do podcast “Por ti”, Joana Cruz conversa com Andreia Jaqueta Ferreira, Diretora de Programas EPIS – Empresários Pela Inclusão Social, e Daniel Rijo, Membro do Conselho Executivo da Unidade de Psicologia Clínica Cognitivo–Comportamental e Professor da Universidade de Coimbra, sobre o modo como a literacia emocional pode contribuir para um futuro com adultos mais equilibrados e, por consequência, mais felizes e bem-sucedidos.

Descubra como a promoção de estratégias de regulação emocional contribui para um ensino mais equilibrado e que impacto tem a sensibilização que fazemos com o “Por ti - Programa de Promoção de Bem-estar Mental nas Escolas” entre os mais jovens.

No quarto episódio do podcast “Por ti”, Fernanda Ferrão, professora e diretora do Agrupamento de Escolas de Valadares, e Pedro Palrão, psicólogo clínico, que acompanha de perto a implementação do “Por ti - Programa de Promoção de Bem-estar Mental nas Escolas”,  conversam com Joana Cruz sobre como a escola e a família podem influenciar o bem-estar mental dos mais jovens. 

Descubra, através do exemplo do Agrupamento de Escolas de Valadares, que desafios enfrentam os professores e auxiliares nas escolas e fique também a conhecer boas práticas que podem ser adotadas pelas comunidades escolares para promover o bem-estar dos alunos. Neste episódio, são ainda partilhadas algumas estratégias que as famílias podem aplicar, promovendo estilos de vida mentalmente equilibrados entre as crianças e os jovens.  

Ana Rita Martins, Psicóloga Clínica e membro da Unidade de Psicologia Clínica Cognitivo-Comportamental (UpC3) da Universidade de Coimbra, e Carla Capítulo, Claims Governance & Quality Assurance analyst da Zurich e voluntária da Missão Azul, o clube de voluntariado da Zurich Portugal, são as convidadas do terceiro episódio do podcast “Por ti”.

À conversa com Joana Cruz, as nossas convidadas falam sobre a importância de despertar consciências para o facto de todos podermos assumir o papel de agentes de mudança na promoção do bem-estar mental e contribuir para ambientes mais saudáveis e equilibrados.  O impacto positivo do “Por ti - Programa de Promoção de Bem-estar Mental nas Escolas” está também em destaque neste episódio.