Swiss insurers Helvetia and Baloise to merge to create top 10 company
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 22 2025
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Source: Reuters
Merger Announcement: Helvetia and Baloise plan to merge, creating Switzerland's second-largest insurance group with a combined business volume of 20 billion Swiss francs, expected to be finalized by Q4 2025.
Leadership and Savings: The new entity, Helvetia Baloise Holding, will have shared leadership, with anticipated annual savings of around 350 million Swiss francs, primarily through workforce reductions.
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Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
