INTERVIEW - “At some point you feel like a stranger in your own country,” says the CEO of Swiss Life
Rolf Dörig has been shaping the insurance group for a quarter of a century. In the interview, he criticizes the lack of social commitment of the economy and speaks out against the new European treaties.
Rolf Dörig, who has led Swiss Life for 25 years, is stepping down in 2027. During his tenure, he transformed the company from a crisis-ridden insurer to a successful one, including the acquisition of German financial advisor AWD for 1.9 billion francs. Dörig criticizes the lack of social engagement from businesses and expresses concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on young people and the need for companies to invest more in youth development.
He also spoke out against the new European treaties, citing excessive bureaucracy and its negative effects on entrepreneurship.
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