Swiss Re Group
Recent News About Swiss Re Group
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Swiss Re reports Q1 net income rise amid challenges
Swiss Re has announced a net income of USD 1.3 billion for the first quarter of 2025, with a return on equity (ROE) of 22.4%.
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Swiss Re projects rising natural catastrophe insurance claims amid climate change
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes are projected to reach USD 145 billion in 2025, according to the Swiss Re Institute.
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Swiss Re names Bernhard Kaufmann as new group chief risk officer
Swiss Re has announced the appointment of Bernhard Kaufmann as the new Group Chief Risk Officer, effective October 1, 2025.
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Swiss Re releases financial condition report for year ending December 31, 2024
Swiss Re has released its 2024 Financial Condition Report, detailing the financial health of the Swiss Re Group and its regulated re/insurance entities based in Switzerland.
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Swiss Re shareholders approve all board proposals at annual general meeting
Swiss Re shareholders have approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on April 11, 2025.
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Swiss Re appointed as co-investment manager for GAM's catastrophe bond fund
Zurich, 7 April 2025 – Swiss Re, through its subsidiary Swiss Re Insurance-Linked Investment Advisors Corporation (SRILIAC), will assume the role of co-investment manager for GAM's insurance-linked security (ILS) fund range.
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Swiss Re proposes increased dividend amid strong financial results
Swiss Re has announced its intention to propose a dividend increase to USD 7.35 per share, marking an 8% rise.
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Swiss Re announces executive committee changes; Kera McDonald appointed chief underwriting officer
Swiss Re has announced changes to its Group Executive Committee, effective later this year.
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Swiss Re reports $3.2B net income for FY24; proposes increased dividend
Swiss Re has announced a net income of USD 3.2 billion for the year 2024, with a return on equity (ROE) of 15%.
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Swiss Re proposes new board members ahead of annual general meeting
Swiss Re has announced the nomination of Morten Hübbe and George Quinn for election to its Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 11, 2025.
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Swiss Re sets ambitious financial targets for 2025
Swiss Re has set ambitious financial targets for 2025, aiming for a Group net income exceeding USD 4.4 billion.
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Natural disasters push global insured losses beyond $135 Billion mark in 2024
Estimated insured losses from natural catastrophes are on track to surpass USD 135 billion in 2024, according to Swiss Re Institute.
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Life insurance boosts global premium growth amid high-interest rates: Swiss Re Institute
Global insurance premiums are projected to grow at an annual rate of 2.6% in 2025 and 2026, supported by elevated interest rates, especially in the United States.
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Swiss Re reports $2.2B profit amid reserve adjustments
Swiss Re has reported a net income of USD 2.2 billion for the first nine months of 2024, achieving a return on equity of 13.4%.
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Flood risk management: Protective measures offer significant economic advantages
Economic losses from natural disasters in 2023 amounted to an estimated USD 280 billion, with floods accounting for USD 51.6 billion, according to a report by the Swiss Re Institute.
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Swiss Re strengthens US liability reserves by $2.4 billion
Swiss Re has announced a significant increase in its US liability reserves within its Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re) sector for the third quarter of 2024.
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Swiss Re sells European P&C business of iptiQ to Allianz Direct
Swiss Re has announced an agreement to sell iptiQ's European Property & Casualty (P&C) business to Allianz Direct.