"Swiss Re had a good start to the year, with all our main businesses posting strong results. This reflects continued underwriting discipline, a strong return on investments and effective management of operating expenses," says Swiss Re's Group…
"We can look back on a rather benign quarter as regards large losses. We had a good start into the year, putting us on track to achieve our full-year profit target," said Jean-Jacques Henchoz, Chief Executive Officer of Hannover Re.
"We can look back on a rather benign quarter as regards large losses. We had a good start into the year, putting us on track to achieve our full-year profit target. At the same time, with the recent treaty renewals we have put in place a solid…
In his address, Chief Executive Officer Jean-Jacques Henchoz looked back on the successful financial years of the past strategy cycle, highlighting how reliably Hannover Re delivered on its promises in the years from 2021 to 2023 in the face…
“I am delighted to welcome Claire to the Executive Committee. In addition to her extensive track record, her recognized leadership qualities together with her innovative and forward-thinking mindset will be a valuable asset for SCOR. I extend…
"We are excited to bring Generative AI to our clients who can now leverage this new feature to improve their underwriting process. Our ambition is to provide insurers access to the risk perspective we have built into Life Guide in an even more…
"Munich Re has grown strongly and profitably in Asia Pacific & Africa in recent years. One building block of this success has been the transfer of know-how and decision-making authorities to the region. We are now taking the next step in this…
"In Thorsten Steinmann, we have been able to appoint an accomplished executive with a highly successful track record in both the insurance and reinsurance industry. I wish him every success in his new role," said Torsten Leue, Chairman of the…
"I would like to thank shareholders for their support and trust in me. Since joining the Board of Directors seven years ago, my appreciation for Swiss Re has only grown. I look forward to continuing to work with the Board of Directors and the…
“Offshore renewable projects will play a key role in global efforts to provide clean, affordable and reliable energy and it is crucial that our industry steps up to facilitate such progress," says Oliver Paine, SCOR offshore global segment leader.
"The extremely high insured losses from natural disasters underline the important role that insurance plays in cushioning the consequences, and comprehensive data and in-depth knowledge of changes in risks remain key factors when designing covers…
"We must assume that the multi-year trend towards higher claim payments will continue. Adequate prices are indispensable if we are to be able to offer our clients the best possible reinsurance capacity in the future, as we have in the past,"…
"We are willing to expand our risk partnerships with our clients. To ensure that we can fulfil our role as a risk carrier in the long term, we’re working together with our clients to adapt prices and conditions to the changing environment, exclude…
SCOR has announced the appointments of Caludia Dill to position of Group Chief Operating Officer and member of the Executive Committee, and Redmond Murphy to Deputy CEO of SCOR Life & Health and member of the Executive Committee.
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