A.M. Best has placed Zurich Specialties London (ZSL) financial strength...

A.M. Best has placed Zurich Specialties London (ZSL) financial strength rating of A under review with negative implications.

The rating agency said it needed to reassess ZSL's strategic importance to its ultimate parent, Zurich Financial Services Group (ZFS) (Switzerland), and review ZSL's reinsurance protection for 2005 once the programme has been finalised.

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.

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