The Basler Versicherungs-Gesellschaft gegen Feuerschaden (Baloise Insurance Company for Fire Damage) is founded in 1863. Today, it is known as the Baloise Group and operates in four countries under the umbrella of Bâloise Holding Ltd. At the time of its greatest geographical expansion, around 1938, it had offices in 51 countries worldwide. Baloise can look back on an eventful life. Despite its history and the changing needs of its customers, there is one principle to which Baloise has remained true at all times: the principle of safety.