Zurich Life Blog

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

As life expectancy increases, what does this mean for you pension pot and what actions can you take to retire comfortably? 
US equities finished the week lower, with the S&P 500 Index experiencing its steepest weekly decline in 18 months, as concerns about an economic slowdown weighed on sentiment, writes Ian Slattery. 

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. So, in this article we are just going to focus on the tax saving benefits which are 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.

Major US equity indices ended the week mixed, writes Ian Slattery. 

July saw mixed performance across asset classes with global equities experiencing corrections in some major markets, writes Richard Temperley.

Zurich’s annual Cost of Education study highlights Irish families’ commitment to education in the face of high expenses and the challenges posed by the high cost of living.

Last week, major US equity indices edged closer to record highs, writes Ian Slattery. 
At Zurich, we have been doing research into the cost of education in Ireland since 2017, gathering valuable insights and data. In this article will look back at the research and track how costs have changed over the years. 
US equities posted a strong week of gains as investors reacted positively to encouraging news from both inflation and economic growth perspectives, writes Ian Slattery. 
In the US, major stock indexes ended the week broadly flat after a volatile period caused by growing fears of a potential recession, writes Ian Slattery.