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Zurich, which has a long-standing presence in Ireland, has been on a 2 year recruitment drive since the end of 2008 involving the creation of 240 new jobs by the end of 2010. This will bring the total number employed by the company in Ireland to 1,100.

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O’Keeffe T.D welcomed Martin Senn, CEO of Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) to Ireland, noting: ‘World-leader Zurich has chosen Ireland as the European centre for its strategically important operations - a strong endorsement of our highly educated and flexible workforce in the financial services sector.  

‘The creation of 240 positions which will all be filled by the end of the year demonstrates Zurich’s commitment to growth in Ireland and reaffirms the Government’s confidence in our ability to recover from recession,’ said Minister O’Keeffe.

Markus Hongler, CEO Zurich Insurance plc and Chairman Zurich Life Assurance plc said:
“Zurich considered a number of options and Ireland best met our requirements because of its long-standing membership of the EU and the Euro, a well developed insurance market and a highly educated and skilled workforce. These factors continue to underpin our success and drive our business forward both in Ireland and across Europe.”
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