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Suva

Suva was established in 1918 as an insurer in Switzerland. It insures employees against occupational and non-occupational accidents and work-related illnesses.

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Suva

Suva was established in 1918 as an insurer in Switzerland. It insures employees against occupational and non-occupational accidents and work-related illnesses. Its services include prevention, insurance, and rehabilitation.

General information

Firm type

Insurance

Year founded

1918

AUM

69400 (Altss estimate)

Location

Region

Europe

Country

Switzerland

City

Lucerne

Corporate office

Principals

Felix Weber

Chief Executive Officer

Andreas Rickenbacher

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Francesco Kälin

Head of Alternative Investments

Sector focus

InsuranceReal Estate

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Suva?

Francesco Kälin serves as Head of Alternative Investments. Felix Weber holds overall executive responsibility as Chief Executive Officer.

Does Suva participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

Suva holds limited partner positions in external private equity funds including Ardian, EQT, and Investindustrial. It also maintains direct ownership of Swiss real estate assets.

What asset classes does Suva allocate to?

Suva invests in corporate bonds, listed equities, private equity funds, and direct real estate. A single-investor fund structure holds the majority of its listed securities.

Where does Suva maintain investment exposure outside Switzerland?

Suva holds private equity commitments in France, the United Kingdom, and Sweden through its alternative investments vehicle.

How is Suva related to ETH Zurich?

Suva funds a rehabilitation engineering research program at ETH Zurich established in 2021 with a five-year commitment of CHF 1 million.

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