Zurich Insurance Group AG
Industry Group: Insurance
Country/Region: Switzerland
Identifier: SWX:ZURN
Zurich is a multiline insurer that writes business across both life and non-life insurance and also owns Farmers Management Services. The company was founded in 1872, originally as a marine reinsurer, to provide reinsurance to its parent company. Zurich subsequently expanded into transport and accident insurance and then rode the wave of transport technology innovation that drove rising demand for insurance. One of Zurich’s early principles was that setting prices too low would result in unfair claims handling that would be damaging to both customers and Zurich. Over the years, Zurich has sought to combine customer goodwill through claims, and a sufficient premium. Zurich is one of the most successful insurers in Europe.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Insurance 40 out of 300
Universe
Global Universe 2804 out of 16006
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Industry Comparison
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Allianz SE |
11.9
Low
|
7 out of 300 |
AXA SA |
14.1
Low
|
16 out of 300 |
Zurich Insurance Group AG |
16.7
Low
|
40 out of 300 |
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16.9
Low
|
44 out of 300 |
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24.1
Medium
|
144 out of 300 |
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Zurich Insurance Group AG's Exposure is Medium
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Zurich Insurance Group AG's Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Zurich Insurance Group AG's ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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