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Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. (Austria) - Zürich Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. (Austria) - Zürich Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft · Austria

Founded 1876Vienna, Austria (Leopold-Ungar-Platz 2, 1190 Vienna)Last verified Aug 25, 2026

Overview

Zurich Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft is the Austrian subsidiary of the globally active Zurich Insurance Group, present in Austria since 1876 as one of the group's first foreign branches; it serves around 560,000 customers with about 1,200 employees and ranks among the top ten insurers in the Austrian market, offering property/casualty and life insurance products under the Zurich and Zurich Connect brands.

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Company details

Parent group: Zurich Insurance Group AG ("Zürich" Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG, Zürich, holds 99.98% of share capital)
Regulator: Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), Otto-Wagner-Platz 5, 1090 Vienna
Phone: +43 1 80130 3190
Email: [email protected]

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Products from Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. (Austria) - Zürich Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft

Motor

Motor Third-Party Liability Insurance

Mandatory liability cover for damage caused to third parties with a private car.

Motor Comprehensive/Partial Casco Insurance

Optional cover for damage to the insured's own vehicle, e.g. from accidents, theft or weather events.

Motorcycle Liability Insurance

Mandatory liability cover for damage caused to third parties with a motorcycle.

Motorcycle Casco Insurance

Optional cover for damage to the insured's own motorcycle.

Motor Insurance for Companies

Fleet and company vehicle insurance covering liability, casco, legal protection and passenger accident under one contract.

Property

Bicycle Insurance

Covers new and used bicycles against theft and damage.

E-Bike Insurance

Covers e-bikes against theft, damage and battery-related risks.

Household Contents Insurance

Covers household contents against risks such as fire, burglary, water damage and storm.

Home/Building Insurance

Covers the building structure of a private home against fire, storm, water damage and other risks.

Commercial/Business Insurance (SME)

Covers buildings, business contents, machinery and business interruption risks for SMEs up to large risk-engineering clients.

Real Estate/Property Manager Insurance

Building insurance tailored for property managers and real estate portfolios.

Agricultural Insurance

Tailored insurance cover for farms and agricultural businesses.

Camera Insurance

Covers photo and video camera equipment against damage and theft.

Health

Passenger Accident Insurance

Provides accident benefits for the driver and passengers of an insured vehicle.

Personal Accident Insurance

Provides a lump sum or benefits in the event of permanent disability or death caused by an accident.

Liability

Motor Legal Protection Insurance

Covers legal costs arising from disputes related to the use of a motor vehicle.

Motorcycle Legal Protection Insurance

Covers legal costs arising from disputes related to the use of a motorcycle or moped.

Private Liability Insurance

Covers claims for personal injury or property damage caused to third parties in private life.

Private Legal Protection Insurance

Covers legal costs for private disputes with modular add-on components.

Corporate Legal Protection Insurance

Covers legal costs for businesses in employment, contract, traffic and other commercial disputes.

Carrier's/Transport Liability Insurance (SME)

Liability cover for hauliers and freight forwarders for damage to goods in transport.

Life

Income and Basic Ability Protection

Protects personal income if the insured can no longer work due to illness or disability.

Unit-Linked Life Insurance

Life insurance combined with investment in funds for long-term wealth accumulation and provision.

Classic Life Insurance

Traditional life insurance with guaranteed benefits for retirement or death provision.

Term Life (Death Benefit) Insurance

Pays out a lump sum to dependants or lenders in the event of the insured's death.

Financial

Company Pension Provision

Occupational pension solutions that employers can offer to their employees.

Pet

Dog Liability Insurance

Covers claims for personal injury or property damage caused by the policyholder's dog to third parties.

Regulatory updates

Effective 1 January 2026, Zurich Austria's management board was restructured: René Unger was appointed the new CEO of Zürich Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft in Austria, with Dr. Claudio Passardi set to join as CFO subject to FMA approval, while former CEO Dr. Luciano Cirinà moved to a global Commercial Insurance role within the Zurich Group. Separately, Zurich Austria reported above-average growth for 2025, with gross written premiums in property/casualty insurance rising 6.1% to €669.3 million, alongside strong development in life insurance.