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13 May 2026Insurance

Zurich taps data centre surge for commercial premium boost

The Zurich insurance group increased first quarter gross written premiums by 8% on a comparable basis, led by growth in commercial insurance on outsized gains in the US construction sector, with call outs from management for hot spots in data centres and infrastructure. 

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