Zurich U.S. Launches Defensive Driving Program on CD ROM
17 June 1999
Zurich U.S. Launches Defensive Driving Program on CD ROMSCHAUMBURG, Ill., June 16 -- Zurich U.S., a leading commercial property and casualty insurance company, recently launched an Interactive Defensive Driving (IDD) training program, CD ROM-based, available to fleet owners, managers, car and light vehicle operators and individuals who utilize personal vehicles for company business. Zurich U.S. created the innovative training program to deliver relevant and immediate driver support and management reporting. "The IDD program is designed to help protect our customers' bottom line results," said Mark Hetherington, manager of Transportation Risk Engineering at Zurich U.S. The program provides "best practice" training with numerous interactive exercises -- over 70 of which are video-based. The program highlights the links between driving knowledge, attitude and behavior. Participants progress through best practice training, covering topics ranging from defensive driving principles to evaluating the potential for road rage. After reviewing training topics, drivers proceed to the assessment section of the program to test highway, city and country driving skills; knowledge; and hazard recognition. Drivers receive immediate feedback and test results. Scores are also captured for management reports. Mr. Hetherington said, "Zurich U.S. customers who follow this program may see the immediate and long-term benefits resulting from a reduction in the frequency and severity of certain types of accidents. We also think that the training program can contribute to business productivity and profitability by helping to promote an 'accident free' culture." Training topics that are currently available interactively through Zurich U.S. include: -- Principles of defensive driving -- car control -- Applying defensive driving methods -- country and city driving -- Highway driving -- staying out of trouble -- Twenty tips to save your life -- A to Z of motorist safety For more information about the Interactive Defensive Driving training program, please contact Mark Hetherington or Kate Quan at 847-605-6136. Zurich U.S. is a leading commercial property and casualty insurance company serving the multinational, middle market and small business sectors in the U.S. Headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, the company has regional offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Atlanta and Philadelphia. Zurich U.S. is a member of the Zurich Financial Services Group, a global leader in the financial services industry. Providing its customers with solutions in the area of financial protection and asset accumulation, the Zurich Financial Services Group concentrates its activities in four core businesses: non-life and life insurance, reinsurance and asset management. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the Group's worldwide presence builds on strong positions in its three home markets -- the United States, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. It has offices in more than 60 countries reaching over 33 million customers and employing 68,000 employees.