Insurer profile
Zurich Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft (trading as Zurich Connect, the direct online insurance brand)
Zurich Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft (trading as Zurich Connect, the direct online insurance brand) · Austria
Overview
Zurich Connect is the online direct-sales brand of Zürich Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft, the Austrian subsidiary of the Swiss Zurich Insurance Group, launched in 1996 (initially as 'Zuritel') and renamed Zurich Connect in 2008; it sells motor, home, liability, accident and hobby insurance products directly online and by phone.
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Company details
- Parent group
- Zurich Insurance Group AG
- Regulator
- Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA - Finanzmarktaufsicht)
- Phone
- +43 800 0808080
- [email protected]
Products from Zurich Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft (trading as Zurich Connect, the direct online insurance brand)
Motor
Motor liability insurance
Mandatory third-party motor liability cover for cars, with insured sums of EUR 10, 15 or 20 million.
Motor comprehensive/partial casco insurance
Optional comprehensive or partial casco cover for own vehicle damage, theft and glass breakage.
Motor legal protection insurance
Legal protection cover for disputes arising from use of the insured vehicle, including investigative criminal legal protection.
Motor breakdown/accident assistance
24/7 roadside assistance add-on covering breakdown help, towing and medical assistance abroad.
Motorcycle/moped insurance
Liability and casco insurance for motorcycles and mopeds, including switch-plate (Wechselkennzeichen) cover.
Occupant accident insurance (motor)
Optional accident cover for the driver and passengers of the insured vehicle.
Property
Household contents insurance
Covers household contents against burglary, fire, water damage and glass breakage, including worldwide personal liability.
Home building insurance
Covers the building structure itself against fire, storm and water damage.
Portable household insurance for students
Worldwide household contents cover for people (e.g. students) living temporarily away from their main residence.
Bicycle insurance
Covers new and used bicycles up to EUR 10,000 against theft and damage.
E-bike insurance
Covers e-bikes against theft and damage, including while being transported by car.
Camera insurance
Covers digital and analogue cameras and accessories up to EUR 10,000 against theft and damage.
Musical instrument insurance
Covers loss, theft or damage to musical instruments and accessories, for hobby and professional musicians.
Laptop insurance
Covers laptops/notebooks up to EUR 5,000 against theft and damage.
Liability
Private liability insurance
Protects private individuals against third-party damage claims for bodily injury and property damage caused to others.
Dog liability insurance
Covers liability for damage caused by a dog to third parties, regardless of breed or age.
General legal protection insurance
Covers legal costs and provides access to legal advice for private legal disputes.
Regulatory updates
No enforcement actions specifically against Zurich Connect or Zürich Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft were found. The insurer is supervised by the FMA under the Austrian Insurance Supervision Act (VAG) and publishes annual Solvency and Financial Condition Reports (SFCR); from 1 January 2026 Austrian insurers, including Zurich, will be subject to the expanded Sanktionengesetz 2024 sanctions-screening obligations covering all insurance lines.
Reputation and reviews
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Casco (own-damage car insurance)
casco (own-damage car insurance) from Zurich Connect for the Austria market, with online purchase.
Last verified Aug 26, 2026
Motor third-party liability
motor third-party liability insurance from Zurich Connect for the Austria market, with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.
Last verified Aug 26, 2026