Walter Jopp
Life companies forced down a path of faster evolution in UAE
While advice company boss warns no change is ‘certain death’ for wealth firms
Zurich disputes UAE life insurance cost disparity claims
Zurich Insurance has played down grumblings from some IFAs in the UAE that they are not being treated fairly by the firm’s strategy of distributing its life products through both bank and financial adviser channels.
Zurich names Peter Huber as CEO of international business
Peter Huber has been appointed chief executive of Zurich International, bringing together as one team the insurer’s international life businesses in the Middle East and Isle of Man and Zurich International Corporate Solutions, including Zurich Eurolife.
Zurich’s future plans in the Middle East as regulations bite
A 23-year Zurich veteran, Walter Jopp has travelled around the world during his tenure. With roles in the UK, two stints in the US, Hong Kong and now Dubai, he has pretty much seen it all. Jopp talks to International Adviser about the raft of new regulation sweeping through the UAE and how the life company is busy preparing for the future.
Profiles & Comment | 13 Oct 16
Int’l life CEOs on consolidation and full disclosure
Panellists at International Adviser’s Fund Links Forum 2016 CEO roundtable explored the impact of consolidation, regulation and their plans for growth