It’s all about people. Diversity
We take pride in the diversity of our people. It’s part of making Zurich an employer of choice, while helping us to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
How we understand diversity
Diversity can only be successful in an environment that recognizes, values and harnesses differences.
Zurich does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
While we have key areas and initiatives at a global level, regions and countries have the flexibility to target and address specific issues that are unique to them. For Zurich, diversity also means embracing the different perspectives that our people bring and capitalizing on the value of these different views and opinions.
We carry out initiatives to embed and maintain a zero-tolerance approach to harassment, discrimination, bullying and disrespectful behavior in the workplace. Our commitment to respect human rights is part of the Group’s Code of Conduct.
Our global approach to DEIB
Our global DEIB team has four responsibilities:
Facts and figures in diversity 2022
Our global commitments and certifications
Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
The index distinguishes companies committed to transparency in gender reporting and advancing women’s equality.
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Stonewall
In 2023, Zurich was once again recognized as a Top Global Employer by Stonewall.
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UN Women Empowerment Principles
On October 29, 2019, Zurich CEO Mario Greco signed the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles.
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UN LGBTQ+ Commitment
In 2019, Zurich joined the UN Global Compact LGBTQ+ Initiative, which tackles discrimination against homosexual, bisexual, trans and intersexual people (LGBTQ+).
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The Valuable 500
Zurich Insurance joined the Valuable 500 in 2021 – a commitment and movement that puts disability inclusion on the leadership agenda.
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“A diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our business. Diversity and inclusion at all levels of Zurich are crucial for an innovative and customer-centric company. It will lead us to a brighter future.”
Our local commitments and certifications
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Handelszeitung "Best Employer 2023 Switzerland"
For three years in a row, Swiss national newspaper Handelszeitung has ranked Zurich as one of the country’s best employers, recognizing its culture of fairness and trust.
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This Priis
The canton of Zurich has recognized our social commitment to re-integrate long-term unemployed into the Swiss labor market.
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Logib
Zurich Switzerland has been committed to pay fair salaries and assess the salary differences between genders using the standard analysis tool of Switzerland (Logib) since 2016, years before it became mandatory.
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Advance
Since 2016, Zurich Switzerland has been partnering with Advance, a leading business association for gender equality in Switzerland.
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EDGE
As of December 2019, 12 Zurich business units in 11 countries are EDGE certified with four certified at EDGE ‘Move’ level.
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Charta der Vielfalt
The “Charta der Vielfalt” promotes the recognition, appreciation and integration of diversity in business culture. Zurich is committed to a respectful and non-discriminatory working environment and therefore Zurich Germany joined this initiative in June 2020.
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CCDI Employer Partner
Zurich Canada is now a proud Employer Partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, a forward-looking social organization with the mission of helping Canadian corporations celebrate diversity by generating awareness, dialogue and action.
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Insurance Business Canada 5-Star Award for DEI
Insurance Business Canada (IBC) recognized Zurich Canada as an organization with top Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs and actions that are moving our industry forward such as our “We Belong” campaign.
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Zurich Australia is proud to be Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) compliant organization
The WGEA is an Australian government agency that promotes and improves gender equality in Australian workplaces by working collaboratively with employers to provide advice, practical tools and education to help employers improve their gender performance.
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Financial Services Skills Commission
The Financial Services Skills Commission is an independent, member-led body, representing the UK financial services sector on skills. Through four workstreams, the Commission is addressing the major issues impacting the sector around skills, diversity and inclusion and finding solutions to improve access to talent. Through our membership of the Commission, we are able to actively collaborate with other businesses, training providers, regulators and the education sector. Together we are working to create solutions that work for all stakeholders involved.
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Women in Finance
Zurich UK is a signatory to the Government’s Women in Finance Charter. Our commitment is that 35% of UK senior management (Grade 6+) will be female by the end of 2020. By August 2020, 31.3% of our senior management was female.
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Race at Work
Zurich UK is a signatory of the Race At Work charter. This Charter is composed of five calls to action for leaders and organizations across all sectors. Signing up means taking practical steps to ensure their workplaces are tackling barriers that ethnic minority people face in recruitment and progression and that their organizations are representative of British society today.
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Disability Confident
The Disability Confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to their workplace. Zurich UK was the first insurer to be awarded Disability Confident Leader status, which is the highest level of accreditation.
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Working Families
Zurich UK is a member of Working Families, the UK’s work-life balance charity. They work to remove the barriers that people with caring responsibilities face in the workplace. Zurich UK appeared in their 2020 Top 30 Employers list.
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Purple Space
Zurich UK is a member of Purple Space, the world’s only networking and professional development hub for disabled employees, network and resource group leaders and allies from all sectors and trades.
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Exame Diversity Guide
Zurich Brazil is one of the most diverse companies in the country, according to the Exame Diversity Guide. You can click here to read the complete ranking and article.
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