The purpose of the company is to operate all types of life and pension insurance (including accident, health and disability supplementary insurance), independent health and disability insurance, and reinsurance. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in other domestic and foreign companies. The company may acquire, mortgage, manage and sell real estate, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose or the investment of its assets. The company may take financing, restructuring and guarantee measures in favor of group companies or provide security for their obligations, as well as grant loans to shareholders, group companies or third parties.