Zurich Insurance Says on Track to Deliver Targets

The transcript covers a discussion on the company's progress in meeting restructuring targets, emphasizing that they are on track or ahead of schedule. The strategy does not rely on acquisitions, although some have been made for strategic reasons. The company is committed to increasing dividends and returning value to shareholders. Leadership changes are addressed, with a new chairman nominated. The impact of currency fluctuations on the business is also discussed, noting that natural hedges are in place.

What is the company's target for return on equity?

• Above 15%

• Above 12%

• Above 20%

• Above 10%

How does the company view acquisitions in its strategy?

• Essential for growth

• Not necessary but can add value

• Only for filling gaps

• Avoided at all costs

What is the company's approach to returning value to shareholders?

• Eliminating dividends

• Maintaining dividends

• Reducing dividends

• Increasing dividends

What is the company's stance on leadership changes?

• They are avoided

• They are disruptive

• They are welcomed

• They are unnecessary

How does the company handle currency fluctuations?

• By using financial hedges

• By converting all assets to a single currency

• By ignoring them

• Through a natural hedge

What impact have currency movements had on the company's P&L?

• They have had no impact

• They have caused losses

• They have been detrimental

• They have been beneficial

What is the company's view on the Swiss franc's strength against the euro?

• It is harmful to the Swiss economy

• It is beneficial for the Swiss economy

• It has no impact

• It is irrelevant