Zurich Financial Services is celebrating after sweeping the boards at the annual Insurance Industry Awards, the financial services Oscars.

They won seven awards, including the General Insurer of the Year award for the second year.

Chief executive, Patrick O'Sullivan said: "After a very tough year for the industry, this is an incredible feat.

"It is testimony to the enormous dedication and hard work of all our people."

Zurich also won Community Initiative of the Year award for its programme, Zurich Cares, which this year has donated more than £2.5 million to charities across the UK.

This involves staff in working alongside charities, schools and community groups.