The company's purpose is to act on its own account or on behalf of third parties, directly or as a trustee, (i) to mediate and/or advise on insurance and reinsurance of various and special risks, (ii) to market products in the insurance and reinsurance sector, and (iii) to provide consulting services in the areas of risk management, expertise, and corporate organization. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies of any kind, assume representations, and enter into any business and conclude contracts that may be suitable to promote the company's purpose or are directly or indirectly related thereto. It may also enter into loans on its own account, on behalf of affiliated companies, or on behalf of third parties, as well as guarantee and pledge transactions for affiliated companies and third parties. The company may acquire, hold, manage, or sell any type of debt or securities in Switzerland or abroad.