Zurich Financial Services
8022 Zurich, Switzerland (Map) Phone: +41-44-625-25-25
Fax: +41-44-625-35-35
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.zurich.com
Overview
It's a wonder anyone would leave Zurich, nestled as it is in the beautiful Swiss Alps. But the business interests of Zurich Financial Services have crossed over the mountains and spread around the globe. Serving approximately 170 countries worldwide, the company is a leading provider of general corporate insurance. Focused on markets in Europe and North America, the company's General Insurance segment offers commercial and personal property/casualty and specialty coverage, while its Life Insurance segment offers life insurance, annuities, and other investment policies. Zurich Financial's Farmers Group division offers personal property/casualty insurance policies in the US. The company was founded in 1872.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Zurich Financial Services
| Company Type | Public (Swiss: ZURN) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £22,340.2 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (41.4%) |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £2,151.9 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (44.6%) |
| 2008 Employees | 60,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 0.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Zurich Financial Services
| Chairman | Manfred Gentz (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CEO | James J. (Jim) Schiro Connect to this executive |
| Chief Investment Officer | Martin Senn Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Zurich Financial Services
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- #199 in FT Global 500
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