Surety, Credit and Political Risk

As a leading, global provider of surety bonds, Zurich delivers the knowledge and capacity to help meet your specific needs. We help meet the needs of domestic and international construction firms and Fortune 1,000 companies as well as local contractors and commercial entities.

Our team of surety specialists understands various aspects of the construction business. And Zurich's risk analysis resources and experience are acknowledged among the best in the industry, which means we have the tools and knowledge to deliver the right surety program for your needs.

Zurich specializes in trade credit solutions customized to the countries where defaults may occur. Our trade credit insurance contains no restrictions on customer nationality, which means we can handle your trade risk needs anywhere in the world.

Zurich's underwriters average more than 10 years of experience in emerging markets, and work with 300 of the world's largest multinationals. This means you have the backing of experienced professionals able to help you develop the trade credit solution you need.

While more companies are exploring the business potential in emerging markets, this can mean venturing into previously unknown regions presenting a higher likelihood of riots, coups, embargoes and other political disturbances.

• Drawing upon the knowledge resources of a vast, global network, Zurich provides political risk insurance for more than 300 of the world's leading companies, including financial institutions, multinational corporations, project developers, investors, exporters and infrastructure developers.
• Zurich's relationship with public agencies and banks in over 150 countries allows us to create structured overseas deals for virtually anywhere they are needed.
• Our global underwriting staff is highly skilled in aligning your organization's goals with the local needs and business conditions.

Zurich's in-depth understanding of emerging markets and solutions is one of the reasons we've been named by Trade Finance magazine as "Best Private Insurer" for nine straight years (2002 through 2010 inclusive).