Corporate governance

Zurich 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. Structures, rules and processes are designed to provide for proper organization and conduct of the business within the Group and to define the powers and responsibilities of its corporate bodies and employees.

Zurich complies with the Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance, issued in 2002, as amended with effect from January 1, 2007 and October 15, 2007, by the Swiss Business Federation, and continues to publish an Internal Control Statement in accordance with the UK's Turnbull Guidance.

Information relating to our corporate governance, as required by the 2002 Directive on Information Relating to Corporate Governance of the SIX Swiss Exchange, may be found in the Corporate Governance Report and the Remuneration Report 2009.