Our commitment to
society

As a leading insurer, we not only pursue economic goals but also take our social responsibility seriously: We are committed to trust in a digital society, the handling of major risks and the improvement of social justice.

Our contribution to social justice

Zurich is committed to improving social justice – not just in Switzerland but around the world: Together with our employees, we support the goals of the Z Zurich Foundation through donations, projects and voluntary work.

Resilience in major events

Pandemics, power outages, cyber terrorism and earthquakes are all real danger scenarios for Switzerland. At Zurich, we have 150 years of experience in handling major risks and want to share this knowledge with the business and politics to strengthen our country's resilience.

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Trust in a digital society

Our code of conduct and data commitment are an important part of our culture: We are committed to high standards to prevent abuse and to protect employees and customers against the improper handling of personal data. The code applies to all employees of Zurich, their subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.

Our commitment to society is an important part of the Zurich culture.

Franziska Tirziu, Head of Strategy, Sustainability & CEO Office

Projects and initiatives

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Social volunteering

Social justice

Each year, Zurich employees have the opportunity to engage in charitable work on a day of their choice. The Z Zurich Foundation supports this with a donation.

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Great things with the Z Zurich Foundation

Social justice

Zurich recognizes the growing number of social challenges and makes a contribution worldwide, with its employees and the Z Zurich Foundation, to sustainable and inclusive societies and the prosperity of future generations.

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Corporate and Private Cyber Protection

Resilience

Zurich strengthens society's trust in digitalization and offers companies and private individuals protection against damage related to IT and the Internet. Zurich enables effective prevention and support through expertise and payments in the event of a loss.

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Suppressed risk: Earthquakes

Resilience

Earthquakes are the natural hazard with the greatest destructive potential in Switzerland. However, there is no mandatory insurance. With Zurich, homeowners can find the right protection.

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Zurich supports associations and NGOs

Social justice

With benevol, Zurich Switzerland supports associations and non-profit organisations with expertise, discounts and information on insurance and legal issues in general.

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Help for people with a brain injury

Resilience

A brain injury always comes unexpectedly and changes the lives of both those affected and their relatives. The patient organization FRAGILE Suisse is committed to helping such people. And Zurich supports them. The commitment goes goes well beyond conventional measures.

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Swiss Ombudsman for Children's Rights

Social justice

The Z Zurich Foundation and Zurich Switzerland are supporting the establishment of the Swiss Ombudsman for Children's Rights – to ensure that all children and young people experience a child-friendly legal system. Such a system treats them with dignity, care, respect and fairness, and is comprehensible and reliable.

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Fair play in occupational retirement provision

Social justice

The four Vita Joint Foundations, Zurich and Zurich Invest Ltd together ensure that individual responsibility and performance pay off for companies and that the insured can count on future-proof retirement provision solutions.

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Social justice Resilience

Sustainable innovations

Zurich e-Car Insurance

Protects against damage to the high-voltage battery, theft of and damage to charging infrastructure at home or in your holiday apartment, and the loss and misuse of charging cards and charging apps.

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