Property and casualty insurance

Transport insurance protects against risks that cargo and – less commonly – the means of transport itself might be exposed to during transportation.

Growing risks, regulatory changes, and new technologies are shaping the liability landscape and increasing dynamism and complexity.

The annual report of the natural hazards pool shows that private natural hazards insurance has also proven its worth even in major events concentrated in specific local areas.

Private liability insurance may not be mandatory, it is, however, of major importance. Especially if third parties and their property are concerned.

The Swiss natural perils pool is a joint enterprise by private insurers. The pool is based on twofold solidarity.