Sterling extends offer until end of summer

2 August 2006. Sterling, the investment brand of Zurich UK, has extended the initial charge special offer on its Sterling ISA Managers Limited (SIML) range of products until 30 September following continued demand from advisers.

The offer, which sees the initial charge on new single premium investments and single premium top ups reduced by 0.75 per cent, from 4.75 per cent to 4 per cent, applies to the following products within the SIML range:

· Sterling ISA
· PEP Transfer Plan
· Investment Account

As the 4 per cent is made up of commission only, this means that it is possible for customers to invest with no initial charge if advisers choose to rebate their initial commission.

Paul Wright, Investment Management Director of Zurich, comments:

"We are delighted to extend the special offer on the initial charge for these products. Feedback from advisers has been fantastic and new money flowing into products on the back of it has beaten expectations and shows every sign of continuing."

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Notes to editors:
Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) is an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe as well as in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Founded in 1872, the Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It employs approximately 55,000 people serving customers in more than 120 countries.