Zurich Insurance Group
Zurich Insurance Group is a Swiss-headquartered multi-line insurer that provides a wide range of general and life insurance products and services to individuals and businesses. It operates globally, serving customers in more than 200 countries and territories.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Switzerland
HQ City
Zurich
Founded
1872
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
SIX Swiss Exchange
Tax Domicile
CH
Ultimate Parent
Zurich Insurance Group AG
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
true
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
High
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance, UN Principles for Responsible Investment
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1872
Company founded
Zurich Insurance Company was founded as a marine reinsurer called Versicherungs-Verein.
1998
B.A.T. merger
Zurich merged with the financial services division of B.A.T Industries to form Zurich Financial Services.
2012
Rebranding
The company officially rebranded as Zurich Insurance Group.