Zurich Life Blog

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

In the US, major equity indexes ended the week on a positive note, recovering some of the losses from the previous week, despite uncertainty surrounding the upcoming Trump administration’s policies contributing to rising geopolitical tensions, writes Ian Slattery.

Not surprisingly, the introduction of auto-enrolment (AE) has been pushed out from an ambitious start of 1st January 2025 to a more realistic date of end September 2025. Niall Fitzgerald, Head of Retirement Solutions, Zurich explains key considerations for your business.

Why starting a pension early can make all the difference and how to start on your path toward a comfortable retirement.

The installation of solar panels has grown in popularity as homeowners look to reduce energy bills. But there are other benefits to solar energy and in this article, we will look at the many benefits associated with installing solar panels, including energy savings, increased property value, and environmental impact. 

Following an election week packed full of record highs, last week was a sobering one for US equities, writes Ian Slattery. 
The results of the US election created a wave of positivity in the US equity markets last week, principally founded on the belief that Trump’s administration will fulfil its promise of lower taxes and lighter regulation, writes Ian Slattery. 

Navigating the intricate landscape of retirement savings can be daunting, especially with ever-fluctuating interest rates that directly impact pension outcomes. Could investing in multi asset funds be the solution?

Switching or topping up your pension can help you have a more secure financial future.

Last month was a busy month for global central banks as the US Federal Reserve implemented a 50-basis point rate cut, writes Richard Temperley.

Zurich was awarded 'Fund Management Company of the Year 2024' at the recent Business & Finance Financial Services Awards. Celebrating excellence in financial services, the award is in recognition of the focus Zurich puts on supporting investors to achieve their financial goals.