AXA Switzerland

AXA Switzerland stands as the leading insurance company in Switzerland, tracing its roots back to 1875 when it was founded as the Swiss Accident Insurance Company in Winterthur. The company has undergone significant transformations throughout its nearly 150-year history, evolving from Winterthur Insurance Company Ltd. to its current position as part of the global AXA Group. Originally established to provide accident insurance, the company expanded its services and was informally known as 'Accident' before being renamed Winterthur Swiss Insurance Company. A pivotal moment came when AXA acquired Winterthur Insurance, subsequently renaming it AXA Winterthur and integrating it into one of the world's major insurance corporations. Today, AXA Switzerland serves approximately 2 million customers and insures about 40% of companies in Switzerland, generating annual revenues of CHF 6.2 billion in 2024. The company employs around 4,600 people and maintains the densest distribution network of all Swiss insurers, with over 340 autonomous general agencies supported by approximately 3,000 dedicated sales professionals. AXA Switzerland offers comprehensive insurance solutions including personal insurance, property insurance, liability coverage, life insurance, pension fund solutions, and banking products through strategic partnerships. The company distinguishes itself as the only Swiss insurer with its own accident research unit and maintains over 90 different financial protection products. Headquartered in Winterthur, AXA Switzerland has established a unique dominant position in the Swiss market compared to other AXA country operations globally. The company demonstrates its commitment to innovation and cultural engagement through initiatives including advanced AI integration, biodiversity programs celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2025, and maintenance of a corporate art collection comprising approximately 1,300 works, reflecting its deep integration into Swiss society and business culture.