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Zurich prides itself on its commitment to making a difference in the local communities in which we operate, and through our charity partnership with Down Syndrome Ireland, we aim to support them in the vital work they do.
With the Revenue “Pay and File” tax deadline approaching, it's crucial to understand the benefits and challenges of making pension contributions before the deadline to maximise tax relief.
While tax relief is only available on pension contributions against your individual earnings, there are some measures that may need to be taken to optimise income tax relief.
As pension season is the busiest time of year for us all, here are some simple tips to ensure a stress-free life for you and your clients.
Our digital journey at Zurich continues as we begin to offer customers the option of receiving their Benefit Statements online.
The highlight of the week was the Federal Reserve’s rate announcement after its policy meeting concluded on Wednesday, writes Ian Slattery.
August was an eventful month for investors. Early on, the release of disappointing US economic data, coupled with an interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan, triggered a significant sell-off in global equity markets, writes Richard Temperley.
Maximising pension contributions can be a very effective way to help your clients save for the retirement they deserve. With this in mind we've put together targeted sales aids to help you discuss the options available. If you're writing to your clients this pension season, be sure to include these flyers to help demystify the deadline for them!
In the US, major equity indexes finished the week higher, recovering much of the losses from the week before, writes Ian Slattery.
US equities finished the week lower, with the S&P 500 Index experiencing its steepest weekly decline in 18 months, as concerns about an economic slowdown weighed on sentiment, writes Ian Slattery.
Zurich’s annual ‘Cost of Education’ survey conducted by iReach this May and June, shows Irish families’ commitment to education in the face of high expenses and the challenges posed by the high cost of living.