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Sure on the 'Zurich Way' of business

Staff training is a cornerstone of Zurich Insurance Group's branding. But beyond ensuring that all its staff fulfil their potential and have a clear career path, training also serves a very practical purpose.

"It is quite difficult to [source] the right people, as some of the skill sets we require are rare," says Joan Chung, manager, talent management, learning and development, human resources. "[So] we grow people from inside the company, and familiarise them with the Zurich Way."

Each employee has a tailor-made development plan with follow-up activities and courses organised by the Zurich Academy. They also participate in rotations, mentoring and regional job placements.

The future leaders are trained in the one-year Global Associate Programme that offers participants a unique overview of the company. The pr