Knowledge – Zurich Switzerland

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91%

of those receiving disability allowance payments are unable to work due to illness, 9% due to an accident.

2x

the likelihood of becoming a victim of burglary in December than in May.

27%

of all young drivers wrote a text message the wheel last year; overall this number is 11%.

When the vase gets smashed

Contents Insurance

Minor misfortunes can have expensive consequences. The seven most important reasons why it pays to have personal liability insurance.

Traveling with children

You need strong nerves to travel with children. The best tips for a stress-free journey, whatever means of transport you choose.

Summer, sun, water – danger

A boy wearing water wings splashes about in the water.

Fifty people drown in Switzerland every year, of whom three are children under nine years old. Why – and how can we prevent this?

Taking your car on vacation

A family on the road

With the 5-finger rule you are sure to be OK – in fact anywhere in Europe.

10 rules: how to drive safely

Fireflies

What does safe driving have to do with wild boars or glow-worms?

What is my drone allowed to do?

Una bambina piccola pilota un drone.

Drones are a hit for both young and old. But watch out: They are not just fun; they can also cause a lot of trouble.

When it's raining ice

A hailstorm.

Hailstones can cause terrible damage in the space of just a few minutes. The victims? Fruit trees, windowpanes and, primarily, cars.

Innovation: Exciting trends in car building

Mobile App Car

Very modern technology in cars makes driving more pleasant and ensures greater safety.

Motorcycle season: the five best tips

Motocycle

These tips help you be prepared and effectively protect yourself against accidents.

Keep thieves at bay

Ransacked drawer

Thieves are stealthy, quick and unpredictable. However, if you follow these seven tips, you can avoid making life too easy for the thieves.

Natural disasters – Do you know your risks?

Woman standing in a flood wearing a raincoat and rubber boots

The frequency and intensity of natural disasters and flooding or landslides is increasing as a result of climate change. How safe is your location?

Prevent stress and burnout

gardening flowers

Stress is a widespread phenomenon in today's working world. We have grown accustomed to it. But stress can make you ill.

So that everything goes well during the move

Man packing moving box

Five tips for stress and trouble-free moving.

Expert interview: “Safety when driving”

Child in car

René Früh, Lead Vehicle Expert at Zurich, in interview. He reports on why driving cars has become much safer – and what risks remain.

Enterprises: minor mistakes – serious consequences

sink is being repaired

It can be really expensive when things go wrong in the world of business and commerce. The five most common causes of corporate liability cases

Innovation: Exciting trends in car building

Mobile App Car

Very modern technology in cars makes driving more pleasant and ensures greater safety.

5 reasons for choosing term life insurance

Happy family at the beach

Death changes everything in one stroke – suddenly a father, sister or husband is gone. The emotional pain is difficult enough. Why compound it with financial worries?

Motorcycle season: the five best tips

Motocycle

These tips help you be prepared and effectively protect yourself against accidents.

Your luggage: lost?!

Father and son are waiting at the airport

Lost luggage is every traveler's nightmare: Here are a few tips for keeping yourself calm.

E-BOOK

Everything you need to know about investing

If you want to invest your assets for the long term and profitably, there are a couple of fundamental investment issues you won’t be able to avoid. With our e-book, we want to explain everything that is important in a simple and comprehensive way.

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40 min

of loud music with headphones at 105 decibels per week – and it can lead to hearing damage.

80%

of all companies fear a hacker attack or have experienced one. 37% protect themselves.

13 years

was how long a person could enjoy retirement in 1960; today it is 20 years.

Natural hazards radar

With the Zurich Radar for Natural Hazards, you can conduct a solid site and property analysis for your real estate.

In addition we provide specific tips on how you can protect your real estate inexpensively and sustainably against natural hazards.

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