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Over a period of more than 160 years, Helvetia Insurance has grown into a successful, international insurance group. With headquarters in St. Gallen and Basel, we are now Switzerland's leading Swiss all-lines insurer.
We cover the full spectrum of products for private individuals and companies: from private and occupational pensions to liability, motor vehicle, transport and property insurance. As an insurance company, we aspire to offer simple solutions for complex and individual insurance needs. We provide our customers – who now number more than 5 million – with professional advice on all insurance matters and provide contacts for various sectors under a single roof. More than 6,500 employees work daily to arrive at simple solutions.
We cover the full spectrum of products for private individuals and companies: from private and occupational pensions to liability, motor vehicle, transport and property insurance. As an insurance company, we aspire to offer simple solutions for complex and individual insurance needs. We provide our customers – who now number more than 5 million – with professional advice on all insurance matters and provide contacts for various sectors under a single roof. More than 6,500 employees work daily to arrive at simple solutions.
Overview
Location
Switzerland, St. Gallen
Employees
5001-10000
Phone
+41 58 280 50 00
Founded date
1858
Mentions in press and media 45
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| Jun 25, 2026 | CHF 100 million fund launched to support Swiss start-ups in their critical growth phases | Behind the new fund are two well-known names serving as managing partners: Christian Winkler, who co-founded the asc impact fund and was a partner at b2venture; he is also an Innosuisse coach and SECA Impact lead. Michael Wieser is an entr... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Norton Peak Redefines Swiss Watchmaking by Transforming Every Buyer into a Brand Co-Owner and Shareholder | Share Share Share Share Email Norton Peak is ushering in a new era for Swiss watches by redefining what it means to own a timepiece and, more radically, what it means to belong to a watch brand. Positioned at the intersection of mechanical ... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Taskbase acquires Micromate redefine corporate learning | Taskbase’s origins go back to the early days of adaptive learning—long before artificial intelligence became a mainstream buzzword. Founded in 2015 by Samuel Portman, Daniel Niederberger, and Jost Joller, the Zurich-based company initially... |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Watches of Switzerland shares jump 6.1% as firm shrugs off U.S. tariff impact | LONDON — European stocks rose on Wednesday, reversing negative sentiment in the previous session that was driven by regional fiscal concerns. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 0.7% higher, with most sectors and all major bourses posting gain... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Neue Plattform für Influencer-Selektionen in der Schweiz | Die neue Plattform influencer-finden.ch richtet sich an Unternehmen, die bisher nur schwer Zugang zu Influencer-Marketing gefunden haben, sei es aufgrund begrenzter Budgets oder fehlender interner Ressourcen. Darüber hinaus bietet sie auch... |
| May 19, 2025 | Cyberdise im Vorwärtsgang mit Sensibilisierungslösung für Cyber-Gefahren | Das Startup Cyberdise hat sich von Beginn weg zielstrebig zu einem Anbieter für Cybersecurity Awareness entwickelt und verfügt gut 1,5 Jahre nach der Gründung bereits über eine Lizenznutzerbasis von über 80'000 Personen in sechs Ländern. D... |
| May 2, 2025 | Coca-Cola's Sales Dip: A Lesson in Consumer Sentiment and Corporate Resilience | Coca-Cola, the iconic beverage giant, is facing a storm. Sales in the U.S. have taken a hit, particularly among Hispanic consumers. The culprit? A viral video, misinformation, and broader economic concerns. The company reported a 3% decline... |
| May 1, 2025 | Elliott’s AI Target Is an Omen to Stagnant Boards | (Bloomberg Opinion) -- Two of the best-known shareholder activists — Elliott Investment Management and Cevian Capital — are targeting companies with complex structures and second-rate governance. But even soft targets can be hard work. The ... |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Switzerland Inc. Fends Off Activist Cevian With Insurance Merger | (Bloomberg) -- When Cevian Capital boosted its stake in Swiss insurer Baloise Holding AG last year, insurance firms across Europe got ready for the activist investor to go straight for its usual playbook. Companies including Axa SA and Alli... |
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FAQ about Helvetia Insurance Group
When was Helvetia Insurance Group founded?
Helvetia Insurance Group was founded in 1858.
What has the press written about Helvetia Insurance Group?
Parsers VC has collected 45 articles mentioning Helvetia Insurance Group, among them “CHF 100 million fund launched to support Swiss start-ups in their critical growth phases” (Jun 25, 2026) and “Norton Peak Redefines Swiss Watchmaking by Transforming Every Buyer into a Brand Co-Owner and Shareholder” (Jan 9, 2026).
Is Helvetia Insurance Group still active?
Yes, Helvetia Insurance Group is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 10, 2026.