Our History

Being the first European insurer established in Shanghai since 1997, Winterthur is licensed to provide a full range of general insurance products ranging from commercial insurance to personal insurance packages for corporations, SMEs and individuals.

Winterthur Insurance (Asia) Limited, Shanghai Branch is a member of AXA Group, a worldwide leader in Financial Protection with major operations in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific region. Being the world's 2nd insurance group in revenues in 2006, to be coherent with AXA's global expansion strategy, AXA proposed to acquire Winterthur in year 2006 while the actual procedure was completely fulfilled on April 2007.

The acquisition of Winterthur fits well with AXA's strategic focus on organic growth complemented by bolt-on acquisitions. Winterthur's operations will complement and strengthen AXA's distribution channels and product range, while further increasing AXA's geographic diversification, by both strengthening AXA's European franchise and increasing its presence in high growth markets.

The present CEO and General Manager for Winterthur Asia is Raymond Chan, a Chartered Insurer with over 30 years of extensive insurance experience in Greater China Region.

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Our Vision

To become the “Preferred Company” within the industry in China.
 

Our values

• Team spirit
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Pragmatism
• Professionalism

Our values are the foundation of our ambition. They serve as a guide, inspiring the actions and decisions of AXA employees. These values reflect our way of doing and thinking, for the benefit of our clients, shareholders, employees, business partners and the community.

 

Our core attitudes

Available / We treat our customers with empathy and consideration, provide personalized advice along their lives and reward their loyalty

Attentive / we treat you with empathy and customized consideration, provide personal advice at each step of your life, and reward your loyalty

Reliable / we are clear about what we do; we deliver, and keep you informed at every key step, so that you can count on us

 

Our Commitment

We are dedicate ourselves to become the preferred company by establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with our customers based on trust. We will be there when our customers need us, listen and respond to their evolving needs for financial protection along their lives, deliver the insurance solutions they need and keep them informed so that they can trust us and enjoy life with peace of mind.