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Recent News About Swiss Re
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Life insurance industry adapts as ageing populations drive demand for new solutions
By 2050, more than a quarter of the population in advanced economies is expected to be over the age of 65, according to Swiss Re’s latest sigma report.
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Swiss Re forecasts GLP-1 drugs may cut US mortality by up to 6.4 percent by 2045
Swiss Re has released new research indicating that the adoption of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could significantly reduce mortality rates in the United States and United Kingdom over the next two decades.
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Swiss Re highlights AI's role amid rising catastrophe losses at Monte Carlo event
Rising losses from natural catastrophes and growing geopolitical risks are creating challenges for the global re/insurance sector, according to Swiss Re.
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Swiss Re Institute reports doubling of global P&C insurance market size since 2005
The global property and casualty (P&C) insurance market has doubled in size over the last 20 years, reaching USD 2.4 trillion, according to a new report from Swiss Re Institute.
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Swiss Re posts $2.6B profit for H1-2025 amid strong underwriting
Swiss Re has announced a net income of USD 2.6 billion for the first half of 2025, with a return on equity of 23.0%.
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Swiss Re posts $2.6B profit for H1 2025 amid higher underwriting margins
Swiss Re reported a net income of USD 2.6 billion for the first half of 2025, an increase from USD 2.1 billion in the same period last year.
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Wildfires drive global insured catastrophe losses higher according to Swiss Re Institute
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes reached USD 80 billion in the first half of 2025, according to preliminary estimates by Swiss Re Institute.
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US tariffs contribute to slowing global economic and insurance premium growth
Global economic growth is expected to slow in 2025, with US tariffs contributing to reduced trade and heightened uncertainty, according to the latest World Insurance sigma report from Swiss Re Institute.
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US tariffs impact global economy and insurance premiums: Swiss Re Institute
Global economic growth is projected to slow down due to US tariff policies, according to a report by the Swiss Re Institute.
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Swiss Re posts $1.3 billion Q1 profit amid large catastrophe claims
Swiss Re has reported a net income of USD 1.3 billion for the first quarter of 2025, an increase from USD 1.1 billion in the same period last year.
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Swiss Re joins GAM as co-investment manager for catastrophe bond fund
Swiss Re, through its subsidiary Swiss Re Insurance-Linked Investment Advisors Corporation (SRILIAC), will take on the role of co-investment manager for GAM's insurance-linked security (ILS) fund range.
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Swiss Re proposes higher dividend amid strong results; board changes planned at AGM
Swiss Re has announced its intention to increase its ordinary dividend to USD 7.35 per share, representing an 8% rise from the previous year.
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Swiss Re posts $3.2B profit for FY24; proposes higher dividend amid solid capital position
Swiss Re reported a net income of USD 3.2 billion for 2024, up from USD 3.1 billion in the previous year, and achieved a return on equity (ROE) of 15%.
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Swiss Re names Kera McDonald chief underwriting officer; Patrick Raaflaub announces retirement
Swiss Re has announced leadership changes within its Group Executive Committee.
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Swiss Re sets new financial targets and expects higher profitability in 2025
Swiss Re has announced its financial targets for 2025, setting a goal of more than USD 4.4 billion in group net income.
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Swiss Re posts $2.2B profit through September amid reserve adjustments
Swiss Re has reported a net income of USD 2.2 billion for the first nine months of 2024, with a return on equity of 13.4%.
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Swiss Re sells European property & casualty unit of iptiQ
Swiss Re has agreed to sell iptiQ's European Property & Casualty (P&C) business to Allianz Direct.