Zurich Insurance plc

Who We Are

Zurich Insurance plc (“ZIP”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. ZIP is an Irish insurance company originally incorporated in 1950 and is Zurich Insurance Group’s main legal entity for writing non-life insurance business in Europe.

Zurich Insurance plc is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. ZIP writes non-life insurance business in Ireland and from its 12 regulated branches in Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, Portugal, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.

ZIP offers a wide range of non-life insurance products and services to a broad customer base including individuals, small businesses, commercial enterprises and mid-sized, large and multinational corporations.

ZIP’s head office and senior management are located in Dublin, Ireland.

Corporate Governance Overview

The Zurich Insurance Group 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.

ZIP operates within the corporate governance guidelines of the Zurich Insurance Group and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Structures, rules and processes are designed to provide for the proper organization and conduct of the business within the company and to define the powers and responsibilities of its corporate bodies and employees.

ZIP’s board of directors are the focal point of the system of governance and are responsible for all aspects of ZIP’s business. The Board comprises of executive, non-executive and independent non-executive directors in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

ZIP has an effective governance structure which sets out the basis for interaction between the board of directors, management and internal control functions. Further information on this governance structure is contained in ZIP’s Solvency and Financial Condition Report (see report below).

Zurich Insurance plc is a public limited company, registered in Ireland under registration number 13460, with registered office at Zurich House, Ballsbridge Park, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Zurich Insurance plc is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.