Zurich Nine-Month Property and Casualty Premiums Rise 7 Percent to $42.1 Billion
Zurich Insurance Group published its update for the first nine months of 2026 on November 12, 2026. The group said property and casualty gross written premiums rose 7 percent on a like-for-like basis to $42.1 billion, and 8 percent in U.S. dollar terms.
The company said higher rates in its retail business supported the property and casualty performance. Commercial insurance premiums rose 5 percent, with global specialty up 9 percent, led by construction business in the United States, which grew 17 percent on infrastructure spending and technology-related projects.
Life gross written premiums were $28.6 billion, up 3 percent like-for-like and 7 percent in U.S. dollar terms, as strong growth in protection and unit-linked premiums was partly offset by lower-margin savings products in Spain.
At the Farmers Exchanges, which are owned by policyholders and served by Zurich, gross written premiums rose 4 percent to $23.5 billion, driven by policy-count growth, with the policy count up by 342,000 over the nine months.
Zurich's estimated Swiss Solvency Test ratio stood at 271 percent at September 30, 2026, up from 266 percent at June 30. The company said it completed the acquisition of specialty insurer Beazley in October 2026 and will hold an investor day on November 17.
All figures are from Zurich Insurance Group's business update published on November 12, 2026.
Source: Zurich Insurance Group
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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