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Introduction

Zurich Financial Services (Zurich Financial) is a leading Swiss based insurer that recorded revenues of $65,000 million in 2006. Globally, the group is the ninth largest insurer and fourth largest global property/casualty insurer. This profile offers a comprehensive review of Zurich Financial's operations and performance.

Scope

Contains corporate strategy, value chain presence and SWOT Analysis

Provides detailed business description, segment analysis, 5-year financial trends, key products and key competitors

Includes information on suppliers/ partners, shareholding structure and key employees with biographies

Highlights

Zurich Financial is the ninth largest insurance provider and fourth largest property insurance provider in the world. It also has strong financial strength ratings. As on December 11, 2007, it was rated A, A+, A1 and AA- on financial strength by major rating agencies such as AM Best, Fitch ratings, Moody's and Standard & Poor's respectively.

Despite growth in premium income over the last two years, the group reported strong operating profit. During 2004-2006, the operating profit of Zurich Financial increased by 83.6%, while revenues increased by just 6.2%. This improved efficiency enabled the group to improve its operating profit margins from 6% in 2004 to 10.4% in 2006.

Zurich Financial's gross written premium (GWP) reached $46,465 million in 2006, from $49,236 million in 2004, a decline of 5.6%. In the same period, net earned premium declined to $40,509 million in 2006, a fall of 3.1% over 2004. Declining GWP indicate a drop in business which could affect the group's market share, especially in Europe.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview 1
Catalyst 1
Summary 1
Company Structure 5
Company Overview and Key Facts 5
Business Description 5
History 7
Locations and Subsidiaries 9
Company Financials 11
Overview 11
Revenue by Division 11
Revenue by Geography 12
Products and Services List 13
Major Products and Services 13
Competitors and Strategic Business Relationships 14
Top Competitors 14
Strategy 15
Vision 15
Company View 15
Strategy 17
Corporate Social Responsibility 20
SWOT Analysis 23
Overview 23
Strengths 23
Weaknesses 25
Opportunities 26
Threats 27
Key Employees 29
List of Key Employees 29
Key Employee Biographies 29
Financial and Operational Overview 40
Financial Overview 40
Appendix 43
Ask the analyst 43
Datamonitor consulting 43
Disclaimer 43



TABLES
Table 1: Zurich Financial Services - Key Facts 5
Table 2: Zurich Financial Services - Other Locations and Subsidiaries 9
Table 3: Zurich Financial Services - Revenue by Division 11
Table 4: Zurich Financial Services - Revenue by Geography 12
Table 5: Zurich Financial Services - Products and Services 13
Table 6: Zurich Financial Services - Top Competitors 14
Table 7: Zurich Financial Services - SWOT Analysis Summary 23
Table 8: Zurich Financial Services - Key Employees 29
Table 9: Zurich Financial Services - Financial Statements Summary 40
Table 10: Zurich Financial Services - Other Key Statistics and Ratios 41
Table 11: Zurich Financial Services - Overview of Operating Segments 42