... 1912 commenced its operations in the United States, originally in the field of workers’ compensation. In 1923, the company opened a branch in the UK. These activities were the start of Zurich's ... billion for the period. Although the company's worldwide sales for the quarter were slightly down from the £14.6 billion it generated for the same period the previous year, the company's ... 2000, the company merged with Norwich Union. The merged company's businesses included life and pensions, retail fund management and general insurance businesses and operated under the CGNU...