The Zurich guaranteed capital account 16 offers 140% of any growth in the FTSE Index and is open until December 18, 2007. Furthermore, two early bird bonuses are available for customers: 0.66% payable for applications received before October 15, 2007, and 0.33% payable for applications received before November 16, 2007.

All of the products, which are deposit-based with a five-and-a-half-year term will continue to offer full capital security and growth potential with returns linked to the FTSE 100 Index.

Paul Wright, Zurich’s investment management director, commented: These accounts have proved very popular throughout the year and we’re delighted to be able to offer 140% of any growth in the FTSE 100 Index for this tranche, which is the last available in 2007. Because we’ve extended the tranche period we are also able to offer an even more attractive early bird bonus, in addition to the very competitive participation rate.