
A clear strategy developed by us, for all our stakeholders
Our strategy positions Zurich for success over the long term. It builds on our unique footprint, solid financial position, balanced portfolio trusted brand and the skills, strengths and expertise of our people. And, it draws on our purpose and values. These clearly articulate why we are in business and how we set out to achieve our goals, always putting those who depend on us in the center.
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Our strengths
A solid financial position
We have a solid financial position. That can reassure our customers that we will be there when they need us to handle their claims, our shareholders that we are financially stable, and our colleagues that we have a well-earned positive reputation as a business and an employer.
A balanced business
Our business is balanced between Europe and North America. The Latin American contribution is growing and the business in Asia Pacific is expanding. Our portfolio is healthy and balanced between Property & Casualty, and Life. Both are sustainable and profitable businesses. Farmers provides stable income. This diversification positions us well to weather economic and market volatility, and gives us a strong presence across customer segments and product lines.
A trusted brand, talented peopleOur brand is strong and reinforces our reputation for being able to understand the risks our customers face and to structure offerings that meet their unique needs. Our global brand and reputation help us to continue to attract the most talented people in the industry.
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Our long-term strategy
Our strategy
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Focus on customers
Improve service quality and customer experience.
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Simplify
More agile and responsive organization.
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Innovate
Better products, services and customer care.
Our strategy to deliver long-term competitive advantage focuses on continuing to increase profitability and consolidating our position as a leading global underwriter for property and casualty, and life insurance. We aim to expand customer relationships, simplify the business and significantly reduce costs. At the operating level, Zurich will continue to reduce complexity and improve accountability. We will enhance technical excellence and strengthen our ties to commercial customers. We will also seek to enhance our offerings to individuals by monitoring and aiming to increase customer satisfaction and retention.
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Financial targets 2017 to 2019
Target:
>12.0%BOPAT ROE1
15%Half year 2019
Target range:
100-120%Estimated Z-ECM ratio2
121%Half year 2019
Target
>USD 9.5bnCumulative cash remittances
USD 9.2bnAs of half year 2019
Target
USD 1.5bnCumulative net
expense savings
USD 1.3bnAs of half year 2019
1 Business operating profit after tax return on equity, excluding unrealized gains and losses.
2 Reflects midpoint estimate as of June 20, 2019 with an error margin of +- 5pts for Z-ECM. -
Financial targets 2020 to 2022
BOPAT ROE1
14% and increasing
Cumulative cash remittances in excess of USD 11.5bn
Compound organic earnings per share growth2 of at least 5% per annum
Z-ECM ratio to remain in 100-120% range
In future we will also disclose two customer KPIs.
1 Business operating profit after tax return on equity, excluding unrealized gains and losses.
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Our business model
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