Key milestones in Zurich UK’s history

Zurich is incorporated as "Versicherungs-Verein" (Insurance Association), a subsidiary of the Schweiz Marine Insurance Company.

Zurich makes its move into accident insurance, changing its name to Zurich Transport and Accident Insurance Ltd. Offices are opened across Europe.

Zurich becomes the first foreign insurance company to enter the UK general insurance market writing direct accident business.

Post the Second World War Zurich help fund the reconstruction of businesses affected by the war because of its global reach and solid performances in the Western Hemisphere.

Zurich becomes a wholesale insurer and changes its name from Zurich General Accident and Liability Insurance Company to Zurich Insurance Company.

Risk Engineering, founded and forms part of our International division.

We move away from traditional risk analysis and integrate safety and liability risks developing the Zurich Hazard Analysis tool.

Zurich combines with the financial services arm of British American Tobacco to become Zurich Financial Services.

Interbrand include Zurich in the top 100 global brands ranking for the first time.

Zurich introduces a simpler, customer focused approach to support global and local businesses.

On October 22nd, Zurich celebrated a 150-year milestone anniversary.

Zurich Insurance Group brings forward its target to achieve net-zero emissions in its operations from 2050 to 2030.