Technology Case Study

Zurich North America Financial Enterprises

THE GOAL

To establish Zurich North America Financial Enterprises as an industry leader in providing innovative risk management solutions to the financial services industry and specialized solutions to a wide variety of industries, Weinberg Harris & Associates targeted the following audiences: business professionals dealing with the financial services and insurance industries, and the media that covers them.

THE STRATEGY

The public relations campaign used the following tools:

  • Media relations: through an extensive media relations effort, brand identity was established for Financial Enterprises as a leader in the financial services insurance industry.
  • Press materials: through a variety of announcements surrounding new products and services, WHA targeted national media and pertinent trade publications.
  • Speaking opportunities: researched and implemented appropriate speaking opportunities to establish Financial Enterprises as an industry leader.
  • Product launches: coordinated media outreach for new products and enhancements to compliment marketing efforts for Financial Enterprises products, including specialized solutions.

THE RESULTS

Generous press coverage for Financial Enterprises and their products and services including top industry publications and national media outlets such as: American Agent and Broker, Baltimore Business Journal, The Baltimore Sun, Business Insurance, Best’s Review, CBS Marketwatch.com, CNN, Insurance Journal and Risk and Insurance.

  • Speaking engagements targeting financial insurance professionals and regional business leaders that position Financial Enterprises as an industry leader.
  • Successful product launches including E-Risk Edge and its enhancements with press coverage in targeted media outlets including: ABA Bankers New, Best’s Review, Business Insurance, Credit Union Journal, Computerworld and Professional Insurance Agents.