• Michel M. Liès confirmed as Chairman of the Board of Directors
• Peter Maurer elected as new member to join the Board on October 1, 2022; all other Board members standing for re-election confirmed
• Dividend of CHF 22 per share and all other Board proposals approved

The shareholders of Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (Zurich) confirmed Michel M. Liès as Chairman of the Board of Directors at today’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).

• Signs agreements with innovative carbon removal suppliers
• Early payments made to help suppliers scale their nature-based solutions
• Deep cuts in absolute emissions remain a key priority for this decade

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is bringing forward by 20 years its target to achieve net-zero emissions in its operations.

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) today announced the successful placement of CHF 400 million of senior unsecured Notes (the “Notes”).

The Notes will mature in July 2029. The transaction was targeted at Swiss investors.

The Notes will be issued by Zurich Insurance Company Ltd and carry a fixed coupon of 1.125%.

The transaction has been conducted for general corporate purposes.

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• Annual Report features new integrated sustainability disclosure underscoring Zurich’s focus on conducting business responsibly and transparently
• Sustainability Report highlights actions on climate, inspiring confidence in a digital society and strengthening the sustainability of the workforce
• Zurich publishes the agenda for the Annual General Meeting that takes place on April 6, 2022, without the physical presence of shareholders
• Peter Maurer up for election to Board of Directors, while all the o