Zurich Insurance Malaysia is the Official Insurance Partner of the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) 2013
– Zurich Insurance Malaysia Berhad is delighted to announce that it has become the official insurance partner of the 13th Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) - one of the region’s most celebrated and eagerly anticipated food events which will take place from the 1st to 31st October 2013.
Joining the MIGF family for the first time, Trevor Bull, Chief Executive Officer of Zurich Insurance Malaysia expressed his excitement of being one of the many prominent festival partners to participate in such prestigious event. “Zurich is very excited to be a part of MIGF 2013. As a company that is newly incepted in Malaysia, we believe that food is probably the best way to blend into the minds and tastes of Malaysians. It’s something new for us and we’re looking forward to this year’s participation.”
Zurich will feature a Swiss themed Zurich Hospitality Lounge during the Gourmet Safari, at “TasteMIGF” - the spectacular preview event of the food festival happening on the 7th – 8 th September 2013, from 11am - 11pm at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre. A cooking session (class) with Zurich’s CEO together with one of the featured chefs is also scheduled to take place during the TasteMIGF event. Adding to this, Zurich will be tying up with a few shortlisted festival restaurants to offer privilege and exclusive promotion for festival diners and Zurich customers.
“In insurance, we’re always looking for ways to get more in touch with our customers and do more things for them. We hope that through this annual showcase of fine-dining and fantastic cuisine, Zurich will also be able to extend its premium, quality service to our customers; because at Zurich, we pride ourselves at being committed to our customers and the communities in which we live and work. We strongly believe that our partnership with MIGF will form a great Zurich brand affinity with the communities,” added Trevor.
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Zurich Insurance Group
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. With about 55,000 employees, it provides a wide range of property and casualty, and life insurance products and services in more than 215 countries and territories. Zurich's customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, as well as multinational corporations. The 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 (ZURVY) program, which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX. Further information about Zurich is available at www.zurich.com
Zurich Insurance Malaysia Berhad
Zurich Insurance Malaysia Berhad (ZIMB), as part of Zurich Insurance Group, is an established composite insurer headquartered in Kuala Lumpur with a nationwide presence of approximately 40 branches throughout Malaysia. ZIMB caters to the protection, savings and investment needs of Malaysians by offering a wide range of general and life insurance solutions through its diverse distribution channels. With more than 1,000 dedicated employees supported by a wide network of Life and General Insurance agents, ZIMB is committed in helping customers and other stakeholders understand and protect themselves from risk. Zurich is uniquely positioned within the Malaysian insurance market where it offers a full range of insurance solutions also covering Shariah-compliant products of Family Takaful as well as General Takaful through its sister company, Zurich Takaful Malaysia Berhad. Further information about Zurich in Malaysia, please visit www.zurich.com.my