Dubai, UAE; April 17, 2012: Zurich, one of the world's leading insurance groups, announced today that it has relocated its Dubai General Insurance offices to accommodate growing operations in the UAE and increase convenience for customers and partners. Located in Sama Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, the insurer's new facility will enable personal and commercial customers to talk face-to-face with Zurich's frontline team regarding their insurance needs and settle and register claims. 

"The relocation of our offices in Dubai is a testament to Zurich's ambitious plans for the UAE, and reflects our focus on enhancing customer convenience," said Maroun Mourad, CEO of Zurich's General Insurance business in the Middle East. "The strategic location of the facility in Dubai will allow easy access for our personal and commercial customers, giving Zurich an even greater opportunity to offer best-in-class insurance products which meet the rapidly evolving needs of customers. Staffed by highly qualified insurance professionals, our new branch will further strengthen our ability to deliver when it matters most to customers."

About Zurich:
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurance provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East as well as other markets. It offers a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services for individuals, small businesses, mid-sized and large companies as well as multinational corporations. Zurich employs about 60,000 people serving customers in more than 170 countries. The Group, formerly known as Zurich Financial Services Group, is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1872. The holding company, Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN), is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt program which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX. Further information about Zurich is available at www.zurich.com.

Zurich Insurance Middle East S.A.L is registered under Insurance Companies Register Certificate No. 48 and authorized by the UAE Insurance Authority

Zurich Insurance Middle East S.A.L (Dubai Branch)
Level 7 Sama Tower
Sheikh Zayed Road
P.O. Box 124455
Dubai
United Arab Emirates 
 
For further information, please contact:
Zoë Gould
Head of Marketing & Communications, Middle East
Zurich
Tel: 971-4-3647316
Email: zoe.gould@zurich.com

Liam Turner / Tameem Al Kintar
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Dubai, UAE
Tel: 971-4-4507600
Fax: 971-4-4358040
Email: l.turner@asdaa.com / t.alkintar@asdaa.com

© Press Release 2012