The association is the umbrella organization of the private insurance industry in Switzerland. Its main goal is to safeguard the common interests of its member companies and promote optimal framework conditions for the insurance location Switzerland. The association represents the interests of the private insurance industry in political matters vis-à-vis politics, authorities, associations, and the public. Its main activities are monitoring, lobbying, issue management, and political communication in the area of strategic association topics; provides its members with competition-neutral services; is involved in the insurance-specific training and further education of employees. The association can also represent the interests of its member companies in court.