Zurich UK Life delivered a business operating profit of £186m for 2012, up 9% on the previous year, a result Zurich said reflects a focus on writing quality business and controlling costs.
Zurich is set to offer its protection proposition on its retail platform later in the year, to offer IFAs a complete holistic view of financial plans.
Novia has appointed its second sales manager recruited from insurer Zurich.
Capita has added Zurich's newly-launched platform to its comparison and due diligence service.
Global insurer Zurich has named David White as head of retail, UK life with effect from 21 January.
Zurich has today released details of its Retail Distribution Review (RDR) charging structure and plans to close some of its products.
Cofunds is planning to target life companies failing to attain traction in the platform market.
The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) has proposed the idea of ‘customer agreed liability' as a way of tackling the absence of a 15-year long stop on complaints.