Zurich: Auto Accident Claims and Settlements

       Zurich Insurance is based, not surprisingly, in Zurich, Switzerland.  This insurance Goliath, founded in 1872, now employs over 60,000 people in more than 180 countries, including nearly 10,000 employees in North America (a company aptly named Zurich in North America).

Zurich has market share in Maryland accident cases because it owns Farmers Group, which owns 21st Century (formerly AIG's auto insurance division (renamed 21st Century Insurance to remove the taint of the AIG name) and Bristol West Insurance Group, a car insurance company that began in Florida but is now making market inroads throughout the country. Accordingly, lawyers see - directly and indirectly - a lot of Zurich in Maryland accident claims, and are seeing even more of Farmers.  Our accident lawyers handle claims against Farmers in Maryland and, in serious injury and death cases, throughout the country. 

Who Defends Lawsuits Against Zurich?

      Zurich has in-house counsel in Maryland in Owings Mills, a firm called Fiore, Krause, Fizer, Crogan, and Lopez. Bob Fiore, who used to run Nationwide Insurance's in-house law firm, now runs Zurich's office. He is a very good lawyer as are most of Zurich's lawyers in that office. This law firm is going to get the majority of Zurich accident cases in Maryland.

Zurich is also a big fan of using Cybersettle to resolve claims. We really don't think Cybersettle is going to net a quality settlement and don't use them.

Is Zurich a Good Defendant to Draw in a Personal Injury Case?

     Zurich seems more reasonable in commercial truck accident cases than its vassal Farmers in car accident claims. Our lawyers also generally think that in more serious personal injury accident cases, Zurich does not get really serious about settlement until just before trial.

Our Lawyers Can Help You with Your Accident Claim Against Zurich

         Our firm has handled scores of auto accident claims involving 21st Century Insurance, Farmers and Zurich. If you have been injured in an automobile accident in Maryland or Washington D.C., where the at-fault driver is insured by Zurich, or if you are filing an uninsured motorist claim against Zurich and you have a question about your claim or wish to file a lawsuit, call our Maryland car accident attorneys at 800-553-8082 or click here for a free consultation.

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