WebHistory and heritage. Founded in Switzerland in 1872, Zurich expanded to North America in 1912. Over the years, our insurance and surety products have helped make it possible for innovators to execute. See how and where our protection has helped turn bold vision into breath-taking reality.

WebDuring the 19th century, Zurich developed as Switzerland's of trade and transport. Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse (Station Street) was laid out in 1867, and the Zurich Stock Exchange was founded in 1877. In 1902, the medieval monastery was removed for modern necessities. The city was modernizing and changing.

WebSep 09, 2022 · 1912. 1912 Into the New World In December, Zurich gains the necessary licenses to start business in the United States By the end of its first business year, the American business already makes up 9% of Zurich’s overall premium income. 1912: United States expansion begins with the formation of an accident and liability insurance firm in …

WebAn Early History of Zurich and Northeast Switzerland. Numerous lake-side settlements along Lake Zurich from the Neolithic and Bronze Age have been found, in what is Zurich today. These ancient settlements were discovered in the 1800s, previously submerged in Lake Zurich. In 2004, traces of a previously unknown pre-Roman Celtic settlement were ...

WebZurich Old Town is a cultural, social and historical melting pot. Zurich's Medieval houses, contorted, narrow lanes and guild and town halls from the Renaissance period offer an attractive backdrop for world-class entertainment. A tour of the Old Town lets visitors experience Zurich's multifaceted past. The backdrop turns into a living history ...

WebOct 31, 2022 · Website: VSUZH – University of Zurich Student Association (in German) Bio-Technopark in Schlieren. The UZH campus in Schlieren was opened – the University's fourth campus after City, Irchel, and Oerlikon. UZH's Life Sciences departments are now located in the direct vicinity of numerous important biotech companies.

WebZurich Insurance Group Ltd is a Swiss insurance company, headquartered in Zürich, and the country's largest insurer. As of 2021, the group is the world's 112th largest public company according to Forbes ' Global 2000s list, and in 2011 it ranked 94th in Interbrand's top 100 brands. ... Company history Zurich Insurance Company ...

WebThe canton of Zürich (German: Kanton Zürich [ˈtsyːrɪç] (); Romansh: Chantun Turitg; French: Canton de Zurich; Italian: Canton Zurigo) is a Swiss canton in the northeastern part of the country. With a population of 1,553,423 (as of 31 December 2020), it is the most populous canton in the country. Zürich is the de facto capital of the canton, but is not specifically …

WebIn 1895, Orthodox Jews founded the Israelitische Religionsgesellschaft Zürich. It is one of two Hareidi communities there. The second is Agudas Achim (Zurich) [ de], founded in 1927. Agudas Achim ("Association of Brothers") was founded in Zürich at the beginning of the 20th century due to the immigration of Jews from Eastern Europe (Poland ...

WebThe history of Zurich Opera House begins with the «Actien-Theater» (shares theatre), which opened in 1834 with Mozart’s «Zauberflöte». Zurich’s first permanent theatre, it was established in the form of a joint stock company by theatre-loving citizens. The joint stock company (today known as Opernhaus Zürich AG) still runs the ...

WebThe Zürich–Baden railway line is a major railway line in Switzerland connecting the cities of Zürich and Baden.It forms part of the major east-west route between Zürich and Olten.The line generally follows the south bank of the Limmat from Zürich to Baden. A new line, the Heitersberg line, opened in 1975, branches off in Killwangen-Spreitenbach and follows a …