Swiss RE

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    The Swiss Re Group is a leading 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. From standard products to tailor-made coverage across all lines of business, Swiss Re deploys its capital strength, expertise and innovation power to enable the risk taking upon which enterprise and progress in society depend.

    TypePublic
    Founded1863
    HQZürich, CHMap
    Websiteswissre.com
    Employee Ratings3.5More
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    Employees (est.) (Dec 2018)14,943(+3%)
    Job Openings419

    Key People/Management at Swiss RE

    Thierry Léger

    Thierry Léger

    CEO Life Capital
    Carl Christensen

    Carl Christensen

    CEO iptiQ EMEA
    Reto Toscan

    Reto Toscan

    CEO elipsLife
    Matthew Cuhls

    Matthew Cuhls

    CEO ReAssure Group
    Ian Patrick

    Ian Patrick

    CFO Life Capital
    Pravina Ladva

    Pravina Ladva

    Chief Technology & Operations Officer
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    Swiss RE Office Locations

    Swiss RE has offices in Zürich, Wayne, Washington, Seattle and in 57 other locations
    Zürich, CH (HQ)
    Mythenquai 50/60
    Barangaroo, AU
    Level 36, Tower Two International Towers Sydney 200 Barangaroo Avenue
    São Paulo, BR
    Av. Paulista, 500 - 5th floor
    Toronto, CA
    150 King Street West Suite 1000
    Beijing, CN
    No. B12, Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang Distric
    Shanghai, CN
    Room 10, Business Center 3rd floor, Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai, No. 1388 Huamu Road Pudong
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    Swiss RE Financials and Metrics

    Swiss RE Revenue

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    Net income (Y, 2016)

    		3.6b
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    Net Income

    		3.6b
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    Total Assets

    		215.0b
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    Competitors

    Munich Re
    Financial Services - Public
    Aspen Insurance
    Business Products & Services - Public
    Brit Insurance
    Financial Services - Subsidiary
    QuanTemplate
    Financial Services - Private
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    Swiss RE News and Updates

    March 18, 2019

    Swiss Re says helped insure Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines

    Reinsurance group Swiss Re helped cover jetmaker Boeing Co and Ethiopian Airlines, the Swiss company said on Monday amid an investigation into what caused an Ethiopian Airlines plane crash that killed 157 people.
    February 21, 2019

    Swiss Re boosts profit in 2018 despite tough year for natural disasters

    Swiss Re boosted net profit 27.2 per cent in 2018, despite sustaining hits from natural and man-made disasters. The reinsurer reported net profit of $421m (£366m) compared with $331m a year previously, despite 2018 being the fourth-costliest year on record for the insurance industry. However, …
    February 18, 2019

    Swiss Re completes 1bn Swiss franc share buyback ahead of financial results

    Swiss Re said today it had completed a 1bn Swiss franc (£771m) share buyback programme, ahead of announcing its 2018 financials this week. The Zurich-based insurer said it had bought 11.2m shares, equivalent to 3.21 per cent of its outstanding shares, at an average price of 89.17 frances per shar…
    December 06, 2018

    Swiss Re Corporate Solutions appoints Philippe Aerni as Global Head Casualty, Financial & Professional Lines

    ZURICH and NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiss Re Corporate Solutions appoints Philippe Aerni as Global Head Casualty, Financial & Professional Lines, effective 1 January 2019. In this expanded role, Mr. Aerni will be responsible for products and global markets for these two...
    December 04, 2018

    Reinsurance Market 2018 by Types, Application (Direct Writing & Broker), Key Players (Munich Re, Swiss Re, Hannover Re, SCOR SE, Lloyd’s, RGA, Korean Re, PartnerRe), Growth Rate, Global Overview & Forecast to 2025

    In 2017, the global Reinsurance market size was 247500 million US$ and it is expected to reach 287700 million US$ by the end of 2025, with a CAGR of 1.9% during 2018-2025. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
    November 22, 2018

    Life Re-Insurance Market Global Overview, Segmentation & Competitive Landscape by Focusing On Top Key Vendors: Swiss Re, SCOR

    The Global Life Re-Insurance Market Report includes a comprehensive analysis of the present market. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
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     Swiss RE Frequently Asked Questions

    • When was Swiss RE founded?

      Swiss RE was founded in 1863.

    • Who are Swiss RE key executives?

      Swiss RE's key executives are Thierry Léger, Carl Christensen and Reto Toscan.

    • How many employees does Swiss RE have?

      Swiss RE has 14,943 employees.

    • Who are Swiss RE competitors?

      Competitors of Swiss RE include Munich Re, Aspen Insurance and Brit Insurance.

    • Where is Swiss RE headquarters?

      Swiss RE headquarters is located at Mythenquai 50/60, Zürich.

    • Where are Swiss RE offices?

      Swiss RE has offices in Zürich, Wayne, Washington, Seattle and in 57 other locations.

    • How many offices does Swiss RE have?

      Swiss RE has 73 offices.