ZURICH LIFE ASSURANCE Zurich Life Assurance are part of the Zurich Financial Services Group with headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.  Founded in 1872 with a global network of subsidiaries, Zurcih Life Insurance Group employs about 55,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries.  Zurich Life Assurance owns Allied Dunbar & Eagle Star, a trading name of the Zurich Financial Services Group. Setting up its headquarters in Swindon town centre in 1970 under the name 'Hambro Life', the company expanded during the 70's and early 80's with its direct sales force finally changing to 'Allied Dunbar' in 1985. Allied Dunbar sales force is no longer trading, as Zurich rolled it into their new UK multi-tied financial distribution network, Openwork.  Today, ZurichInsurance Uk product range includes Life cover, decreasing (mortgage protection) or level term assurance, Life with Critical Illness, Children's Critical Illness and Income Protection. ZurichInsurance Company in the 2000's has a multi-channel capability across the Uk and in 2008 includes distribution via Intermediaries, Direct Sales & Marketing and sales through the web.   Looking to compare Zurich Life Assurance against other Uk Insurers > Need a Competitive Life or Critical Illness Insurance Quote ?