Zurich launches UK Innovation Foundry

Adam Saville
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New initiative to drive innovation and cater for changing customer demands

Zurich UK has launched an Innovation Foundry to focus on the simplification and innovation of products for customers. Still in its early stages, the initiative is yet to announce full details of its ongoing projects, however it has hinted that Zurich UK are looking for long-term partnerships rather than focusing on M&A or acquisition. Created with support from Ninety Consulting and led by Mark Budd, UK head of Innovation for Zurich, it is expected the venture will continue to develop projects similar to the FaceQuote selfie tool it created last year to help customers understand the co...

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