Zurich Financial Services Group is looking likely to achieve its full-year 2001 earnings target of $1.8bn to $2bn (£1.26bn to £1.4bn), despite weak financial markets.

Based on the first six months of trading, the provider of financial protection and wealth accumulation solutions is confident it will meet profit expectations. The continued strong dollar and insurance claims from natural catastrophes has affected many insurance companies' balance sheets.

Zurich's results for the first half of 2001 will be issued on September 6.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.