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Press Room
News
11/5/2009: Zurich reports continuing operating strength and near-record capital position
2/5/2009: Zurich announces USD 5.2 billion business operating profit and USD 3.0 billion net income for 2008
10/28/2008: "When It's OK to Get Personal" from Ward's Dealer Business. Zurich's Dick Costello tells how detailed personal customer information can sway whether an auto loan is approved or rejected. Read the story on wardsauto.com.
6/18/2008: A.M. Best affirms UULIC ratings
A.M. Best Company has affirmed Universal Underwriters Life Insurance Company's financial strength rating of A- (excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-”. The outlook for both ratings is stable. For information about A.M. Best, visit www.ambest.com.
6/11/2008: "Beginning F&I in the Showroom" from the January issue of F&I Management & Technology. It's crucial that dealers have in place an efficient F&I selling process, one that starts on the showroom floor. Written by Zurich's Dick Costello.
5/21/2008: The March 2008 edition of Construction Equipment Distribution offers valuable loss prevention information in an article titled "Their safety is not a one and done." The article includes comments from Daryl Allegree, risk engineering regional manager for Zurich North America Commercial, and Matt Schloegel, director of truck and equipment marketing for Zurich’s Direct Markets business.
5/21/2008: California Motorcycle Dealer Association selects Zurich as an endorsed insurance carrier
5/13/2008: Rev Up Profits with an F&I Department for your Powersports business
Selling Finance & Insurance products is a proven way to boost your store's bottom line. Reprinted with permission from Powersports F&I.
5/8/2008: F&I products still being scrutinized - From F&I Management and Technology
NADA - Post Show story for your F&I department.
3/18/2008: Bill Stoothoff receives Chrysler Minority Dealers Association's 2008 Roadrunner award.
Press Releases
2/5/2008: Road Hazard Tire & Wheel protection now available to California auto dealers
1/31/2008: Zurich invites NADA Convention and Expo attendees to annual opening night party at ‘Club Zurich’
1/16/2008: Zurich offers its vehicle service contracts to the motorcycle & powersports market
10/30/2007: Zurich announces the launch of enhanced Unicover® VI policy
Direct Underwriters launches the newest version of its well-known package policy for auto, motorcycle and truck dealers, and other automotive businesses.
10/30/2007: Direct Underwriters contributes $10,000 for automotive scholarships
Direct Underwriters is working with the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) by awarding $10,000 in scholarships for those planning careers in the automotive aftermarket.
Address:
7045 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone, email contact for media:
Journalists, contact us by phone: 847 706-2265 or steven.mckay@zurichna.com
For all other inquiries, please call 1-800-821-7803 or use this page to route your inquiry to the best source.
Company Facts:
28 offices in the U.S.
Our company entities include:
UUIC - Universal Underwriters Insurance Corporation
UUAC - Universal Underwriters Acceptance Corporation
UUSC - Universal Underwriters Service Corporation
UUISI - Universal Underwriters Insurance Services, Inc.
UUT - Universal Underwriters of Texas Insurance Corporation
UULIC - Universal Underwriters Life Insurance Company
Zurich's Direct Markets business unit specializes in providing insurance, loss prevention services and income services for:
- Auto dealers
- Truck dealers
- Motorcycle dealers
- Equipment dealers
- RV dealers
- Automotive service & aftermarket businesses
- Auto recyclers
- Auto parts remanufacturers
In business since: 1922
Employees: 1,900
Top officer:
Craig Fundum, president - programs and direct markets
Financial:
Zurich American Insurance Company has earned an A rating, or Excellent, from the A.M. Best Company.
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