Zurich Insurance beats first-half operating profit expectations

Zurich Insurance AG

06/08/2026 05:51

    Aug 6 (Reuters) - Zurich Insurance  ZURN.S  reported a
half-year operating profit above market expectations on
Thursday, as business areas such as Specialty, Life and Farmers
underpinned growth. 
    Europe's second-largest insurer by market capitalisation
said its operating profit was $4.8 billion in the first six
months of 2026, above analysts' average estimate of $4.66
billion in a company-provided consensus.

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