Helvetia Baloise's AGM Approves Board Proposals

In a landmark event for Helvetia Baloise Holding AG, shareholders convened at the first Annual General Meeting since the merger and approved all proposals from the Board of Directors. A notable point from the meeting was the planned dividend of CHF 7.70 per share for the fiscal year 2025, marking a 5.4% increase from the previous year's combined distribution.

The meeting was held in Basel with the participation of 1,527 shareholders, representing 62.66% of the share capital. Dr Thomas von Planta, Chairman of the Board, expressed optimism about the merger's progress, noting its significance as a large-scale project in the European insurance landscape.

Group CEO Fabian Rupprecht highlighted the strong financial performance in 2025, with Helvetia achieving CHF 633.4 million in underlying earnings, reflecting a 19.8% growth. The profit attributable to Baloise shareholders increased by 19.7%, reaching CHF 570.6 million.