Insurance and financial services
Members of the ETH Alumni Association benefit from offers from our partner Akademis, who has specialised in the provision of insurance and financial products for academics and graduates of higher education.
Akademis has specialised in the provision of insurance and financial products for academics and graduates of higher education. The partnership with Akademis enables members of the ETH Alumni Association to gain free access to the full range of services provided by Akademis.
Akademis continuously evaluates the market and deals with providers who offer outstanding products at favourable conditions:
- Up to 35% discount on supplementary healthcare for non-smokers
- Up to 25% discount on supplementary health insurance
- 15% discount on all property insurance (motor, home contents, personal liability, travel, etc.)
- Legal protection (award winner in quality tests)
For those who do not really know what they need or would simply like to get an overview, Akademis conducts individual assessments online and tailored to your personal needs.
ETH Alumni Association members can register at external page www.akademis.ch to benefit from Akademis products and services.
For more detailed information on the various offers provided by Akademis please visit:
The Swiss health insurance system offers wide range of personalisation options. This applies not only to supplementary health insurance, but also to basic insurance packages.
How do you find the best solution? Is price the only factor to consider? How can you be sure that your requirements are covered?
external page Find out, what matters most.
The health insurance check:
- Never again over-insured
- Optimised deductibles
- No more coverage gaps
- Attractive premium discount
Interested? For your own health insurance check, external page complete the following form.
The Swiss health insurance system offers wide range of personalisation options. This applies mainly to supplementary health insurance packages.
How do you find the best solution? Is price the only factor to consider? How can you be sure that your requirements are covered?
Interested? For your own health insurance check, external page complete the following form.

Special rewards for non-smokers!
It’s no secret that smoking is a health risk and affects quality of life. Non-smokers are healthier than smokers; their lifestyle relieves our healthcare system.
Akademis’s partner innova offers supplementary health insurance to non-smokers and rewards this health-conscious approach with a premium reduction of up to 35%!
external page Further information available here (limited English page; full page in German).
If you’re looking for an insurance solution for your academic stay abroad, then you’ve come to the right place.
Akademis offers a unique comprehensive package for anyone spending a period of time abroad – and with no time limit either. Whether you’re studying abroad for a semester, completing an internship, taking a gap year or embarking on a research stay, Akademis has an all-in-one solution at a great price.
Comprehensive – the all-inclusive package from €0.69 per day
- International health insurance (accident and illness)
- Assistance
- Lump sum in the event of an accident
- Luggage and home contents insurance
- Personal liability

Insure your personal possessions.
Akademis offers ETH Alumni Association members fair direct insurance for personal property with attractive online solutions.
Smile Direct – your benefits:
- Simple and fair terms and conditions
- No hidden fees
- Outstanding customer satisfaction
Plus a 3-5% annual discount on:
- Motor insurance
- Travel insurance
- Personal liability insurance
- Home contents insurance
external page Further information available here (limited English page; full page in German).
Not sure which kind of legal protection is right for your situation? Take the Akademis check for free and find out what you really need. This tool analyses your requirements to give you a quick and straightforward indication of the right product for you.
Comprehensive legal expenses insurance for:
- Individuals
- Entire households
- Businesses
- Sole proprietors/family-run businesses

Dextra – the independent insurance
Our partner Dextra provides you with the best insurance cover, the best premiums and the best service - everything you need for great legal protection! Akademis can quickly and easily arrange a Dextra insurance policy for you - coverage applies almost worldwide, in all free countries according to Freedom House (external page www.dextra.ch/world).
external page Further information available here (limited English page; full page in German).
If you’re planning to buy a house and are on the hunt for the perfect mortgage, then you’ve come to the right place. Take the affordability check to find out how many banks would offer you funding. The affordability tool will show you the expected interest rates and monthly costs of your mortgage.
- Affordability calculator
- 70+ financing partners
- Expected interest rates
- Monthly costs
An Akademis consulting partner can provide you with non-binding, personalised advice to help you finance a home of your own.
- Top advice
- Fully independent
- Speedy processing
external page Find further information here (limited English page; full page in German).