Chicago – March 29, 2010 - ASPN Insurance Agency, LLC, today announced a new relationship with Zurich, a programs carrier writing program business for over 50 years, and ZProgramsMatch.com, a new online forum owned and developed by Zurich to provide appointed agents with the ability to access new markets and programs.  Zurich works with many industry specialist Program Administrators (PA's) and General Agents (GA's) across the country.

"ASPN is thrilled to be working with Zurich and excited to promote their packaged insurance solutions for niche markets.  Zurich Programs will provide our independent agents with access to A-rated* specialty programs,” said Brigitte Gearhart, ASPN’s VP of Operations.  "Zurich has a track record of positive results and an appetite to grow.  We look forward to working with Zurich.”

Jino Masone, Cheif Marketing Officer for Zurich's Programs & Direct Markets business unit, noted, "Zurich looks to assist our PA's and GA's in attracting customers to their offerings.  ASPN offers access to a large number of agencies that may not routinely look to Zurich for a solution.  The Zurich initiative with ASPN will drive additional business to selected Program Administrators, helping our PA's and Zurich write more business in the segments we desire....a 'win' for the PA, Zurich and ASPN."

As part of their alliance, ASPN will market Zurich's specialty programs for Tanning Salons, Security Guards and Alarm Installation, and Title Agents E&O coverage nationwide.  

To learn more about these programs, please contact ASPN at 877-ASK-ASPN (877-275-2776) or moreinfo@askaspn.com.

*For information about the ratings of Zurich American Insurance Company, access the ratings section on http://www.zurichna.com.  For more complete financial information about the Zurich Financial Services Group and ratings for Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. access http://www.zurich.com.
ASPN Insurance Agency, LLC, known as ASPN, is a subsidiary of Aon Corporation and operates as a marketing arm for specialty insurance provider companies, including carriers, wholesalers, managing general underwriters and insurance services companies.  ASPN offers a wide variety of products, programs and services.

Zurich's North America Commercial and Global Corporate in North America business divisions are part of Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich), an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe as well as in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets.  Founded in 1872, the Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.  It employs approximately 60,000 people serving customers in more than 170 countries.  In North America, Zurich (http://www.zurichna.com) is a leading commercial property-casualty insurance provider serving the global corporate, large corporate, middle market, specialties and programs sectors.