Zurich is committed to effective governance for the benefit of its shareholders, customers, employees and other stakeholders based on the principles of fairness, transparency and accountability.
Structures, rules and processes are designed to provide for proper organization and conduct of the business within the Company and to define the powers and responsibilities of its corporate bodies and employees.
Zurich Insurance plc (ZIP) is based in Ireland and is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. It operates both within Ireland and across the European Union under the terms of the 3rd Non-Life Directive. It has established branches in the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Germany.
ZIP complies with Irish law and also with the applicable laws in the countries in which it operates as well as the corporate governance requirements of its ultimate parent, Zurich Financial Services.