Structure and security

Insurance & Social Security

The Swiss model combines mandatory and optional elements with clear deadlines.

The Swiss insurance system is based on a clearly regulated model with mandatory and optional components. Health insurance in particular must be completed within short deadlines and has direct impact on monthly costs.

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System

Clear classification of relevant insurance and social security topics.

Deadlines

Manage time-critical decisions, especially for health insurance, in a structured way.

Fit

Find solutions that meet legal requirements and your real-life needs.

Relocation consulting context

Why this topic matters

Early structure prevents costly mistakes in the insurance system.

Insurance and social security are a central foundation for daily life in Switzerland. If you understand deadlines and options early, you can stay compliant while controlling costs.

Legal security

Mandatory insurance is set up correctly and on time.

Clarity over complexity

Relevant insurance areas are explained clearly and structurally.

Personal fit

Solutions are tailored to your personal and family situation.

Information areas

A clear insurance plan creates stability for your overall start.

These topics help you steer mandatory areas, cost impacts, and selection decisions transparently.

01 Overview

Understand the insurance system structurally

We provide a clear overview of all relevant insurance types, including health insurance, liability insurance, accident coverage, and pension solutions.

  • Separate mandatory and optional elements clearly
  • Classify relevance by your individual situation
  • Set practical priorities for the first weeks

02 Deadlines

Make time-critical decisions confidently

Relocation detail planning

Health insurance in particular must be completed quickly and has direct monthly cost effects.

  • Make deadlines explicit and actionable
  • Compare cost impact across model options
  • Prepare decisions without avoidable time pressure

03 Implementation

Implement a fitting setup with partners

Together with our partners, we help you find a solution that meets legal requirements and fits your personal and family context.

  • Compare suitable providers and models
  • Tailor setup to life phase and family constellation
  • Coordinate completion and documentation cleanly

VIP Service

What CONVINUS can handle for you.

We combine legal requirements, deadlines, and individual needs into one clear insurance setup that protects your day-to-day from the beginning.

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Structured classification of all relevant insurance areas

Deadline management for time-critical completions

Cost and coverage comparison of fitting models

Coordination with vetted partners

Guidance through full implementation

Trusted Partners

Specialized contacts for a stable overall process.

Besides the core topic, additional tasks usually arise. We work with trusted partners so decisions stay aligned and execution remains efficient.

CL
Partner

Convinus Legal Network

Arbeitsrecht, Aufenthaltsrecht, Steuerfragen und vertragliche Einordnung für internationale Relocations.

Sinnvoll bei komplexen Situationen mit mehreren Kantonen, Arbeitgebern oder Familienkonstellationen.

Address

Zurich, Switzerland

CP
Partner

Convinus Partner Desk

Koordination geprüfter Spezialistinnen und Spezialisten rund um Umzug, Anmeldung und Alltag.

Ideal, wenn mehrere Themen parallel laufen und Entscheidungen sauber aufeinander abgestimmt sein müssen.

Address

Zurich, Switzerland

CS
Partner

Convinus Service Team

Operative Umsetzung, Follow-up mit Stellen und Begleitung bis alle relevanten Schritte abgeschlossen sind.

Hilfreich, wenn Sie wenig Zeit haben und einen verlässlichen Ablauf mit klarer Priorisierung brauchen.

Address

Zurich, Switzerland

CA
Partner

Convinus Advisory

Strategische Einordnung der Gesamtsituation für Einzelpersonen, Paare und Familien.

Gut geeignet, um frühzeitig Risiken zu erkennen und langfristig tragfähige Entscheidungen zu treffen.

Address

Zurich, Switzerland

Ready for the next step

Book the Insurance & Social Security VIP service for a secure start.

We help you implement mandatory areas on time and choose a long-term fitting solution.