Saturday, December 10, 2011

Zurich Financial Officer admits mistakes due to accident insurance

"I've shot a buck"

The fuss about the accident insurance of Zurich (UVZ) has also recorded on Wednesday the council. The relevant council Vollenwyder Martin (fdp.) admitted a mistake. "I've shot a buck," said the CFO.
(sda) The UVZ about 22 000 municipal employees covered by compulsory insurance against occupational and non-occupational accidents. The offices are located in a prime location at the train station in Zurich Stadelhofen.

The media criticized the UVZ requires too high premiums, paying too little rent, haveto operate much staff, and its head office in the premises a kinesiology practice at extremely favorable terms.

The People's Party demanded on Wednesday in a statement fraction others to claim the loss of rent for private practice afterwards. In addition, to be obtained on the open market insurance products.

Practice must be cleared

Vollenwyder admitted that it was a mistake by him to have allowed the operation of the practice at watching out. Since there is nothing to gloss over. Now, the practicemust be vacated by the end of June.

The other allegations, however, as he clearly of himself, the chief financial officer.The premiums of UVZ move Vollenwyder loud "in the Swiss midfield." Also they hadbeen cut in recent years points to the UVZ. He will now prefer the already planned review of the positioning of UVZ.

The UVZ is also featured in the public accounts committee (CC) and the Audit Commission (RPK). Vollenwyder will report early next week of the CC report. Thendecide which is more concerned with the Commission UVZ.