The Challenge ​

To maintain Zurich Insurance Group’s competitive position in a volatile market, they partnered with Propel International to identify a high-potential talent pipeline for their C – Suite.

The Solution ​

Propel International designed a two-step High-Potential Identification programme.
Step 1; creating a success profile for the C –  Suite role, step 2; hosting a -2day Assessment Centre, including a series of ‘Day in the life’ simulations, a self-awareness workshop, psychometric assessments and -360degree  feedback sessions. Customised reports provided the Zurich leaders with objective  understanding of their employees.

The Outcome

The success outcomes achieved by the High-Potential programme were two-fold. One, the participants confidence in Zurich’s  assessment process was solidified through  the objectivity and the diversity of the Assessment Centre design. Two, the Zurich  group were able to retain high potential talent, implement and cascade succession  plans and increase employee engagement, all of which led to outstanding business and  financial results for the year.