Zurich Life Blog

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

The highlight of the week was the Federal Reserve’s rate announcement after its policy meeting concluded on Wednesday, writes Ian Slattery.

August was an eventful month for investors. Early on, the release of disappointing US economic data, coupled with an interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan, triggered a significant sell-off in global equity markets, writes Richard Temperley.

In the US, major equity indexes finished the week higher, recovering much of the losses from the week before, writes Ian Slattery. 
Many of us have a pension operating in the background, but what is it actually doing? Is it working hard enough for you, and could a top-up be on the cards?
There are many myths and misconceptions around pensions and saving for retirement. In this article we will debunk the myth that you can’t save for a house and start a pension at the same time.
There are many myths and misconceptions around pensions and saving for retirement. In this article we will debunk the myth that retirement is so far away that you don’t need to worry about it just yet. 
Pensions may seem complicated, but with some expert guidance it doesn’t have to be difficult to start. In this article we will demystify pensions and explain the many great benefits of saving for your future. 
It’s never too late to start a pension and in this article, we will look at why now is better than never to start planning for your future.
You may think that pensions are risky, but sometimes doing nothing is the biggest risk of all. Pensions can be a smart way to prepare for your retirement and we are here every step of that journey.

Did you know you can top up your pension and benefit from tax relief in the process? Planning for your future has never been more important.