Zurich Life Blog

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

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.

From January 2025 Zurich is introducing its own in-house risk rating methodology.
The week commenced with Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, and markets seemed relieved that new tariffs were not enacted on the president’s first day in office, writes Ian Slattery. 
Are you thinking about buying a car? It’s important to consider how much it is going to cost you to buy and run it. 
Much of the business news last week centred around TikTok, which shut down in the US on Sunday, before announcing it was “in the process of restoring service” later the same day, writes Ian Slattery. 

As we enter 2025, we look to maintain perspective and to balance the risks across respective asset classes.

US equities took a tumble on Friday after December’s monthly jobs report surpassed expectations. 256,000 jobs were added in the month, and the unemployment rate dropped from 4.2% to 4.1%, writes Ian Slattery. 
How much can you save with the 12-month savings challenge? Follow our monthly schedule and get saving with our downloadable 12-month savings calendar. 
Are you looking for ideas for financial planning this new year? Do you need to set some financial goals for the year ahead? Help is on hand with 16 financial new year’s resolutions for 2025 to get you financially fit this year. 
Whether it’s a big life event or a rainy day, we have simple tips and tools to help you save.