Zurich becomes strategic underwriter for AllClear; creates new jobs in UK

AllClear Group’s has formed a new long-term strategic partnership with insurer  Zurich that it says will create new jobs in the UK.

The partnership will see Zurich act as new strategic underwriter for the AllClear and InsureandGo brands.

The move follows AllClear’s recent acquisition of InsureandGo from insurer Mapfre Asistencia – a deal that more than doubles the size of AllClearin the UK travel insurance market.

AllClear has announced 70 new jobs for City of Southend building after its acquisition of InsureandGo.

Chris Rolland, chief executive officer of AllClear Group, said : “Despite a very challenging 18 months for the travel industry, the AllClear Group is seeing a strong resurgence in demand as we all emerge from the Covid restrictions era. Our customers have returned driving stronger demand than ever.  Now, as we prepare for 2022 we need to hire many more new colleagues, providing them with first class training and support, to continue offering the great customer service for which we have become well known.

“Partnering with Zurich adds to this exciting opportunity where they too have seen the market potential as we build back better than ever!”

Dave Martin (pictured), Zurich’s head of retail, added: “We’re delighted to announce a new long-term partnership with AllClear and InsureandGo. This agreement fits with our Retail strategy of delivering profitable growth through a diverse portfolio of partnerships.

“AllClear and InsureandGo are both high-profile brands with clear expertise in their respective travel insurance segments. We look forward to working closely with both brands as we continue to grow our Personal Lines business through a range of new complementary distribution arrangements.”

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