HDI Switzerland accelerates cultural transformation by relocation to the Prime Tower
As part of a modernisation of its corporate culture, the Swiss branch office of HDI Global SE will move to Zurich’s Prime Tower in December 2022. As one of the leading industrial insurers in Switzerland, HDI Global is thereby accelerating the transformation of its workplace culture to the challenges of today and creating ideal enablers for hybrid working and virtual teams. At the same time, the industrial insurer is ensuring short pathways to its customers, brokers and business partners through the central position and outstanding transport connections of its new location.
The stunning building designed by Gigon/Guyer was completed in 2011 and then handed over to the owner Swiss Prime Site. The Prime Tower with its ambitious sustainability standards embodies the mission statement and sustainability strategy of the HDI Group. The building complies with the Swiss Minergie Standard for low energy, was awarded Switzerland’s GreenProperty Quality Seal and has been saluted with LEED Gold Status.
Team work with picturesque view of Lake Zurich
HDI will in future have office space of 1,200 square metres on the 21st floor. The mix of open-space areas, individual offices and conference rooms of varying sizes will allow the Swiss HDI Team to work in a modern and collaborative approach – with a wonderful view of Lake Zurich and the Alps.
“I’m delighted that we are able to make the move to the Prime Tower a reality. Once again, we are thereby demonstrating that we are an attractive and modern employer located in the heart of Zurich. In future, we will be able to provide our team with a large selection of outstanding and individual office workplaces and also facilitate hybrid working – empowering staff to work in their home office or at the Prime Tower as appropriate.”Marc LuginbühlCEO of HDI Global in Switzerland
Swiss Prime Site AG
HDI Global was supported by the real-estate service provider CBRE, which has driven forward implementation of the new workplace concept and the search for a new location.
Up to 2,000 people from a large number of different sectors work at the Prime Tower, including banks, software houses, management consultants, law firms and online retailers. The Prime Tower rising to a height of 126 metres symbolises the new departure and new beginning for the former industrial quarter in the west of Zurich. The bus stop and suburban station of Hardbrücke are right on the doorstep. Zurich Central Station is just three minutes away and the trip to Zurich Airport only takes twelve minutes. The 36-storey tower was constructed between 2008 and 2011. It has leased floorspace of 40,000 m². A bar is provided on the ground floor and a restaurant and bistro are open to the public on the top floor.
HDI Switzerland appoints new Liability Manager
HDI Schweiz appoints Gianni Solazzo as the new Liability Manager with effect from 1 November 2021. In this position, he will act as a Member of the Management Team of HDI Switzerland. Gianni Solazzo has a long track record of experience in the liability sector. He acquired this during his eight years of activity at insurers Neuenburger and Elvia, his 13-year stint at insurance brokers Kessler/Marsh and his 9 years of activity in the liability division at HDI Switzerland. He therefore brings the ideal skillset to the table in order to take forward the development of the strategically important liability division over the coming years.
Marc Luginbühl, CEO of HDI Switzerland: “I’m absolutely delighted that we have been able to recruit Gianni Solazzo from within our talented team at HDI. The appointment of Gianni enables us to build on commitment and consistency within the company. As a leading industrial insurer, we value a long-term approach and partnership with our sales partners and customers as a top priority. Gianni Solazzo is an ideal fit for this.”
“In today’s brand environment, we want to expand customer relation-ships with technical expertise and exemplary service concepts. Today, we have already invested in new employees and reinforced the liability team in underwriting and service so that we can achieve these ambi-tions. This places us in an outstanding position to meet the upcoming challenges in a dynamic market.”Gianni SolazzoLiability Manager, HDI Schweiz