About us

Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer serving people and businesses in more than 200 countries and territories and has about 60,000 employees. 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.

We have spent the last 150 years 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

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. With forward thinking, results-orientation and a sense of togetherness, we bring our purpose to life.

Our purpose and values are at the basis of our strategy. To learn more about our strategy.