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Everything you need to know before applying for mortgage protection

You are about to go on sale agreed on a house and might be wondering how to best prepare to apply for a mortgage protection application? This Q&A with the Zurich financial advisor Wayne O’Neill will help answer some of your questions.

Tips to help your mortgage protection application

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of going sale agreed, but before you can move into your new home there are some things you need to get in order and one of those is mortgage protection. In this podcast, Zurich financial planner Wayne O'Neill gives tips on how to best prepare when applying for mortgage cover.

US jobs data sends mixed signals

Last week saw US stocks display varied performance as momentum slowed somewhat, writes Ian Slattery.

Trailblazing women in Zurich Ireland

International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 takes place on 8th March, and as part of Zurich’s continued commitment to gender balance and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB), we would like to take the opportunity to mark the occasion by showcasing women in leadership roles within our business. 

US Stocks end higher following positive inflation news

In the US, equities closed the week on a mostly positive note after favourable inflation updates. The Nasdaq joined the S&P 500 index in record territory for the first time in over two years, writes Ian Slattery. 

Everything you need to know about private pensions

If you are thinking of starting a private pension or have just started and are looking for more information, Zurich financial advisor Brendan McCormack answers many of the questions beginners usually have. 

Why telling your story matters

Creating a brighter future for employees, customers and the communities it operates in underpins Zurich’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.  Our ‘This is Us: This is Me’ campaign, highlights a wonderful example of how our employees have created a supportive community for our colleagues.

February 2024 monthly investment news

Following the 2023 Q4 rally, performance across asset classes was mixed in January, writes Richard Temperley.

The power of upgrading your pension

Many of you might have a pension quietly humming away in the background, but have you ever stopped to consider the benefits of an upgrade? This article was first published on Independent.ie.

Securing your future with early pension planning

Marie Kirwan, Senior Financial Planner at Zurich explains how early planning can lead to a more comfortable retirement. This article was first published on Independent.ie.

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