About us
Learn about our purpose, values, strategy and governance
Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer serving people and businesses in more than 200 countries and territories and has more than 63,000 employees and over 75 million customers. Founded more than 150 years ago, Zurich is transforming insurance. In addition to providing insurance protection, Zurich is increasingly offering prevention services such as those that promote wellbeing and enhance climate resilience. Reflecting its purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ Zurich aspires to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world.
Purpose and values
Create a brighter future together
Our purpose defines who we are, who our stakeholders are, and the impact we want to have in the world. It builds on our legacy and better reflects how we serve the needs of our customers, employees, partners and society.
For more than 150 years we have been going above and beyond to protect the people who put their trust in us. We recognize the dramatic changes happening in our societies, whether driven by climate change or the effects of technology on work and the way we live our lives. In an era of unprecedented change, we are determined to shape a future in which we can all thrive.
How we live our culture: our values
For Zurich, being a responsible and impactful business is more than a story we tell. It’s a principle that informs every action we take. It’s who we are. We are guided by our values. We are optimistic, caring, and reliable. Through forward-thinking, results orientation, and a sense of togetherness, we bring our purpose to life. Learn more about our values here:
Our values shape how we do business and how we engage with each other and our customers. Our purpose and values are at the basis of our strategy.
