Media releases

The hailstorm damaged more than 100,000 vehicles and strikingly demonstrates the far-reaching impact of natural hazards as well as the importance of an efficient insurance system.

The surface runoff hazard map has become an important tool for preventing flood damage. In early 2027, it will be published in an updated form.

On Insurers’ Day in St. Gallen, the SIA discussed how insurability can be maintained – and elected three new Board members.

At the ‘Insurers' Day 2025’, the SIA focused on key future issues relating to the topic of ‘security’ and at the same time commemorated its 125th anniversary. 

The Swiss Insurance Association (SIA) presents a solid premium volume for 2024 and a study by Sotomo at its annual media conference.

The fifth private insurers’ sustainability report shines a light for the first time on the sustainability governance of the companies surveyed and reveals that two thirds of these insurers already have a sustainability strategy.

Focus on further development of self-regulation and dialogue with the authorities 

The delegates of the Swiss Insurance Association SIA elected Stefan Mäder, chairman of the Board of Directors of Mobiliar, as their new chairman at their Annual General Meeting in Basel.

In its fourth year now, the private insurers’ sustainability report has demonstrated that sustainability is taken into account at all stages in the value chain.