"In a time of elevated global uncertainty and rapid adoption of AI, re/insurance stands as a stabilising pillar. We look forward to engaging with our clients, partners and the public sector on how to further strengthen resilience, harness technology…
“The rapid expansion of the P&C market is not only about scale, but also about greater capability and resilience. Insurers have become more efficient at pricing, managing and transforming risk, supporting capacity even in times of heightened…
"Robin's appointment marks a pivotal step in our journey to build a future-ready operational foundation. His proven ability to lead international teams and his deep understanding of our industry make him the ideal fit to support Swiss Re's long-term…
"Life Guide is the gold-standard toolkit for Life & Health underwriting. We've earned that status by staying ahead of developing risks. With repurposed medications, the clinical picture is still evolving. This update gives underwriters practical…
"This performance underscores our ability to effectively manage our diversified portfolio, strong capital position, and high cash conversion to deliver continued industry-leading value to our shareholders, even in a volatile market environment,"…
"Prices and conditions on the reinsurance market remain on an adequate level. At the same time, we have further strengthened Hannover Re's resilience and continue to invest in our efficient positioning and capacity for innovation," says Clemens…
"Climate change is a fact and is changing life on earth. Disasters like the one in Los Angeles have become more likely due to global warming and they teach us a very important lesson: people, authorities and companies must all adapt to new circumstances,"…
"This result was buoyed by encouraging operational performance overall and very low major-loss expenditure in property-casualty reinsurance. In the Global Specialty Insurance division, major losses were likewise far below the average expectation,"…
Up to half a million people globally succumb to the effects of extreme heat each year, according to recent scientific research, exceeding the combined impact of floods, earthquakes and hurricanes. This places the observable increase of extreme…
"The first quarter of 2025 was marked by significant large loss events in our property and casualty businesses. Despite this, all Business Units posted robust results, highlighting the resilience of the Group and underscoring our ability to…
"In addition to helping clients with traditional risk transfer, reinsurers also provide data, risk insights and knowledge about where dangers lie. The reinsurance industry is a shock absorber when danger materialises into disaster and an essential…
"As a longstanding participant of the United Nations Global Compact and a founding signatory of the Principles for Sustainable Insurance, we integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into our underwriting and investment…
”Ending the 2024 financial year with a record-breaking net result of €5.7bn, we outperformed the previous year by around €1bn. In the context of our five-year strategy programme Ambition 2025, Munich Re’s earnings have seen a significant and…
With a majority of 98.7% of the votes cast, Swiss Re shareholders have approved the proposal of the Board of Directors to pay out an ordinary dividend of US$7.35 per share for the 2024 financial year, reflecting Swiss Re's strong capital position.
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