The Group’s major risk management objectives are to:
• Protect the capital base by monitoring that risks are not taken beyond the Group’s risk tolerance
• Enhance value creation and contribute to an optimal risk-return profie by providing the basis for an effiient
capital deployment
• Support decision-making processes by providing consistent, reliable and timely risk information
• Protect Zurich’s reputation and brand by promoting a sound culture of risk awareness and disciplined and
informed risk taking