Risk management/Insurance

ETH Zurich's risk management covers the entire institution and takes into account both internal and external risks, using the internationally established standards for risk management ISO 31000 as its reference point. Risks are systematically and continuously identified, analysed, recorded and monitored. The comprehensive approach also recognises compliance, environmental and procurement risks. ETH Zurich risk management aims to protect the material and intangible assets essential to ETH Zurich's success, particularly its human and financial capital, infrastructure and reputation.

The federal government's decision of 19 January 2005 commits ETH Zurich to managing risk responsibly.

The following comprise the formal basis for risk management: 

  • The protected page guidelines on risk management (English translation on request) are intended to provide support in order to make it easier to understand the principles, governance and processes involved in risk management. Those interested in the explicit terminology used in the field of risk management can familiarize themselves with the following protected page list.
  • In addition, the ETH Zurich risk management tool is available for the standardized recording of risks. Permission can be requested from the risk management team.
  • Finally, the following protected page checklist with examples of possible risks is useful for getting an initial overview of the risk landscape.

Sheila Elsener and Yannic K?lin will be happy to answer any questions.

Insurance contracts are concluded as a measure to avoid and minimise risk. 

The Office of Finance and Controlling coordinates all insurance policies apart from personal insurance. 

When concluding insurance contracts, the relevant regulations on public procurement should be observed.

For further details, please click on the following topics:

Please also note the following article in the financial regulations: Art. 125

Happy to help

Yannic K?lin

Bereich VP Finanzen & Controlling
Binzmühlestrasse 130
8092 Zürich
Switzerland

Happy to help

Sheila Elsener

Bereich VP Finanzen & Controlling
Binzmühlestrasse 130
8092 Zürich
Switzerland

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