Zurich is first composite UK general insurer to gain status

Sandy Scott, CEO CII, presents the Chartered Insurer status to Steve Lewis, CEO, UK General Insurance, Zurich, Tony Emms (Chief Claims Officer, Zurich UK) and Jo Smith (Head of Technical Learning and Development, Zurich UKGI). Steve Jenkins, CII Director

Zurich’s UK general insurance business has been granted Chartered Insurer status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).

The status covers commercial broker, UK personal lines, Zurich Municipal, Global Corporate UK, as well as Zurich’s shared service functions.

Zurich UK general insurance chief executive Steve Lewis said: “Corporate Chartered Status is the gold standard in the insurance industry and is recognition of our expertise and professionalism.

“As the first composite insurer in the UK to achieve this across all general insurance operations, this puts Zurich in a unique position in the market and is further evidence of our professionalism and expertise.”

CII Group chief executive Dr Sandy Scott said: “Zurich’s decision to become a chartered insurer is hugely significant and shows that the industry is serious about building a profession that can enjoy public confidence.

“They are the first composite insurer to have their entire UK general insurance operation attain chartered status and I believe this commitment to standards of technical competency, ethical behaviour and ongoing learning will lead to better outcomes for customers.”

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.