3 ways the Zurich legal team is helping to build social equity
Afghan refugees, those seeking to clear criminal records and small business owners have found support at pro bono clinics with Zurich North America’s attorneys.
About Us
Zurich has 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience for customers around the world. Founded in Switzerland in 1872, Zurich expanded to North America in 1912 to become a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and services in the U.S. and Canada. Today, we serve a diverse set of industries including automotive, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, technology and numerous others. Our customers include 90% of the Fortune 500® as well as a diverse array of Middle Market businesses. Reflecting our purpose to create a brighter future for everyone in the communities where we live and work, Zurich aspires to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. We are targeting net-zero emissions by 2050 and are proud to be among the world's most sustainable insurers, as shown by the 2022 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.1
Living our values
So much can go right when you’re committed to meeting the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. At Zurich North America, our values guide our decisions and integrity fuels our actions. We are one team and value the diversity and potential of every individual. We embrace new ideas to exceed expectations. We deliver on our promises and stand up for what is right. We have also learned firsthand about the power of resilience. Our company’s long history of navigating risk has made us optimistic about the future. Here’s how we support our customers, colleagues and communities.
For our customers
In the era of COVID-19, Zurich customers have needed our support like never before. We have delivered — and will continue to do so — because we collaborate with our distributors and with each other to put our customers first. We prioritize innovation, and value simplicity and flexibility. Our experienced team combines risk management, underwriting and claims acumen to help our customers find the right resilience strategies and insurance solutions in a world that is constantly evolving.
In our communities
Supporting climate resilience, social equity and myriad nonprofit organizations are just three of the ways that Zurich North America strives to create a brighter future for people and communities in the U.S. and around the world. In addition to financial commitments, we support our employees in a wide range of volunteer services.
With our colleagues
Our top-notch talent, and our diverse and inclusive culture, put us in a position of strength to serve our customers and communities. Get a glimpse of who we are.
Putting landmarks on the map
Zurich solutions and services have helped shape the American landscape.
Bold steps to sustainability
At Zurich, sustainability means more than working to help moderate climate change. Yes, we’re taking bold actions to align our business to a low-carbon future. We’re also helping people build confidence in a digital society while evolving for the future of work.
- Signing the Business Ambition for 1.5ËšC Pledge
- Hosting a global Innovation Championship
- Sharing our apprenticeship model
- Investing in wildfire resilience
Impact that adds up
Our people make a difference, not just in our business, but also in the communities where we live and work.
News and Insights
Zurich CEO, apprentices help raise profile of National Apprenticeship Week
Kickoff featuring First Lady Jill Biden and additional events across the U.S. bring new attention to a career pathway introduced at Zurich North America in 2016.
Zurich North America Named to 2022 Military Times Best for Vets list
Recognition highlights the company’s inclusive environment, wide-ranging job opportunities and support for veterans’ post-military careers.
Join our team. Make an impact.
Zurich provides meaningful, challenging work to about 9,000 employees in North America, 56,000 employees worldwide. Is our mission a match to yours?
1. “Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2022.” S&P Global. February 2022.
2. Rating as of March 31, 2022. A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s financial strength rating are under continuous review and subject to change and/or affirmation. For the latest Best’s Ratings and Best’s Company Reports (which include Best’s Ratings), visit the A.M. Best website at www.ambest.com. The rating represents the overall financial status of the individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance Company, and is not a recommendation of the specific policy provisions, rates or practices of each issuing insurance company.
3. Zurich North America Transactional Net Promoter Score (Q4 2021): 82. Insurance industry TNPS average: 36. Source: Medallia.
4. Combination of employee giving, corporate matching (supported by the Z Zurich Foundation) and Zurich North America corporate grants 2012-2021