Zurich Profit Up 2%

Zurich Insurance Group AG ZURVY reported a rise in its profit for the first nine months of the year. Its operating profit for general insurance climbed 2% to $2.1 billion in the period, while profit for life and pension products business gained 1%. In the first nine months, Zurich's profit gained 2% to around $3 billion. Zurich Insurance shares closed at $27.82 yesterday.