Swiss Re

Founded in Zurich, Switzerland in 1863, Swiss Re Group is a global wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing direct and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. The firm has over 70 offices around the the world.

See below for the Latest Swiss Re News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary. 

Swiss Re posts $1.28b Q1 profit with gains in underwriting and tax

P&C Re reported a net income of $527m, lower on a YoY basis.

Hurricanes, earthquakes may raise insured losses to $300b annually

Insured natural catastrophe losses in 2025 will be about the same level as last year.

Swiss Re warns motor insurers on rising claims pressures

Last year saw 90 million car sales, which required mandatory motor coverage.

Swiss Re brings in 17-year CRO veteran for top risk role

He will succeed Patrick Raaflaub, who is stepping down from the role.

Hannover Life Re to acquire Swiss Re’s direct life portfolio

The transaction is expected to be completed within 18 months.

Swiss Re bags $3.2b profits, rises 3.1% YoY in FY 2024

The company targets a net income of over $4.4b for 2025.

Swiss Re appoints new ANZ head of life, health

He was head of L&H Claims for US since 2016.

India’s life insurance sector bound for 6.9% annual growth: Swiss Re

Total premium volumes predicted to increase by an average of 7.3%.

Top 50 list shows recovery in Hong Kong’s insurance premiums

Only four segments in the top 10, all life insurers, posted growth in 2023.

Swiss Re aims for $4.4b profit in 2025

Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) unit aims for a net income of $1.6b.

Hong Kong needs more underwriters in marine insurance

The city may have to ease immigration rules to attract talent. 

Insured losses top $100b for fifth consecutive year

Annual insured losses are expected to rise by 5% to 7%.