Accenture Implements New Core Insurance IT System for Zurich Insurance’s Launch in Colombia

Business Wire

ZURICH & BOGOTA, Colombia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Accenture (NYSE:ACN) recently completed building and implementing a new core insurance information technology system for Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich), marking the insurer’s entrance into the property and casualty (P&C) business in Colombia as part of its strategy for expansion in Latin America.

Accenture implemented the new system, based on TIA Technology’s core insurance solution, which supports underwriting, policy administration and claims management for the insurer’s P&C personal and commercial lines and is integrated with Zurich’s regional IT systems.

“Entering into the Colombian insurance market is an important component of Zurich’s expansion strategy into Latin America,” said Victoria Bejarano, CEO of Zurich’s Colombia operation. “Accenture has been a great partner in helping us implement this strategy, delivering results on time and in full compliance with regulatory demands, so that we can quickly meet the needs of local insurance consumers.”

Accenture provided implementation and support services to Zurich through its local facilities in Brazil and Colombia, as well as through its Global Delivery Network using a center in Pune, India.

“Latin America continues to be a promising market for insurance expansion, even as regulatory demands and competition are increasing,” said Andre Rezende, a managing director in Accenture’s Insurance practice in Colombia. “This is the third country in which we have implemented this solution for Zurich, in addition to Brazil and Venezuela, and we look forward to continuing to work with the company on its strategy for expansion in the region.”

“Colombia is an expanding market for insurance and we are pleased to support Zurich’s successful operational launch through the implementation of an insurance core system, which we accomplished in less than ten months and in full regulatory compliance,” said Juan Antonio Garcia, a managing director in Accenture’s Financial Services practice in Colombia.

About Zurich

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. With more than 55,000 employees, it provides a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. Zurich’s customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in more than 170 countries. 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.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions – underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network – Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With approximately 373,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com.