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Essential insurance for professionals

Discover the essential cover to protect your business, your employees and your professional assets.

Professional liability

Professional liability insurance covers damage caused to third parties in the course of your business. It is mandatory for many professions in Switzerland.

Accident insurance (LAA)

LAA accident insurance is mandatory for every employer in Switzerland. It covers your employees' occupational and non-occupational accidents.

Occupational pension LPP (pillar 2)

The LPP occupational pension is mandatory from an annual salary of CHF 22,050. It ensures your employees maintain their standard of living in retirement.

Professional legal protection

Professional legal protection defends you in disputes related to your business: contracts, employment law, commercial leases, etc.

Sickness loss-of-earnings insurance

Sickness loss-of-earnings insurance guarantees the payment of salary in the event of incapacity to work due to illness, for you or your employees.

Business all-risk insurance

All-risk insurance protects your premises, equipment, stock and business against unforeseen damage (fire, water damage, theft, etc.).

Cyber insurance

Cyber insurance protects your business against digital risks: hacking, ransomware, data breaches, service interruption.

Professional liability

Professional liability insurance covers damage caused to third parties in the course of your business. It is mandatory for many professions in Switzerland.

This insurance covers the bodily, material and financial damage you could unintentionally cause to a client or third party. The level of cover varies according to your sector. Regulated professions (doctors, lawyers, architects, trustees) are required by law to hold professional liability insurance.

Accident insurance (LAA)

LAA accident insurance is mandatory for every employer in Switzerland. It covers your employees' occupational and non-occupational accidents.

LAA covers medical costs, daily allowances in the event of incapacity to work and invalidity pensions. Employees working more than 8 hours a week are covered for both occupational AND non-occupational accidents. Self-employed people can take out LAA voluntarily.

Occupational pension LPP (pillar 2)

The LPP occupational pension is mandatory from an annual salary of CHF 22,050. It ensures your employees maintain their standard of living in retirement.

Pillar 2 complements the AVS (pillar 1) and is an essential part of retirement provision in Switzerland. As an employer, you must affiliate your employees with a pension institution. Contributions are shared between the employer (at least 50%) and the employee. Comparing offers helps you find the best terms and returns.

Professional legal protection

Professional legal protection defends you in disputes related to your business: contracts, employment law, commercial leases, etc.

This insurance covers lawyers' fees, court costs and expert assessments in the event of a dispute. It covers contractual disputes with your clients or suppliers, conflicts with employees (employment law), tax litigation and disputes relating to your commercial premises.

Sickness loss-of-earnings insurance

Sickness loss-of-earnings insurance guarantees the payment of salary in the event of incapacity to work due to illness, for you or your employees.

Without this insurance, the employer is required to pay the salary according to the Bern or Basel scale (from 3 weeks to 6 months depending on seniority). Loss-of-earnings insurance takes over and generally pays 80% of the salary for 720 days. It's a key factor in attracting and retaining talent.

Business all-risk insurance

All-risk insurance protects your premises, equipment, stock and business against unforeseen damage (fire, water damage, theft, etc.).

This comprehensive cover includes commercial buildings, professional furniture and equipment, stock and goods, as well as business interruption in the event of a claim. It allows you to quickly resume your business after an unexpected event.

Cyber insurance

Cyber insurance protects your business against digital risks: hacking, ransomware, data breaches, service interruption.

With growing digitalization, cyberattacks represent a major risk for Swiss SMEs. This insurance covers data restoration costs, crisis management, notifications to affected individuals (GDPR/FADP), third-party damage and business interruption caused by a cyberattack.

Frequently asked questions about business insurance

Which insurances are mandatory for a business in Switzerland?

Mandatory insurance depends on your status and sector: LAA (accidents) is mandatory for every employer, LPP (pension) from an annual salary of CHF 22,050, and professional liability is required for certain regulated professions (doctors, lawyers, architects, etc.).

Does a self-employed person need the same insurance as an Sàrl?

No. A self-employed person with no employees is not subject to the same obligations. They can take out LAA and LPP voluntarily. However, as soon as they employ staff, the obligations are the same as for an Sàrl or SA.

How much does business insurance cost in Switzerland?

Costs vary considerably depending on the sector, the size of the business and the cover chosen. Professional liability can cost from CHF 300 to 5,000/year, LAA represents 0.5% to 3% of payroll, and LPP between 7% and 18% of the coordinated salary.

How do I choose the right provider for my business insurance?

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