Swiss Re Ltd

SREN

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ISIN CH0126881561 / Valor 12688156

SIX Swiss Exchange (2025-11-19)

CHF 139.32-0.95%

Swiss Re Ltd
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About company

Swiss Re Ltd, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is a prominent global provider of reinsurance, insurance, and other insurance-based risk transfer solutions. Established in 1863, the company operates through a network of approximately 80 offices worldwide, employing around 14,400 people. Swiss Re is structured into four main business units: Property & Casualty Reinsurance, Life & Health Reinsurance, Corporate Solutions, and Reinsurance Solutions. These units enable the company to offer a comprehensive range of services that support clients in managing and mitigating risks in an increasingly volatile world. With a strong financial foundation, Swiss Re provides essential capital support and access to advanced data and technology solutions, helping clients navigate uncertainties and achieve growth. The company's longstanding commitment to reinsurance and risk management underscores its role in enhancing global resilience.

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Overall Financial Performance

In Q1 2025, Swiss Re Ltd achieved a net income of USD 1.3 billion, up from USD 1.1 billion in Q1 2024, and an ROE of 22.4%, compared to 20.7% the previous year. The growth was driven by disciplined underwriting across all business units and strong investment performance, despite elevated claims from natural catastrophes and man-made events.

Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re)

P&C Re reported a net income of USD 527 million for Q1 2025, maintaining a combined ratio of 86.0%. The unit successfully renewed contracts with a 1.5% price increase in April 2025, reflecting prudent pricing strategies amidst increased loss assumptions due to inflation and updated models.

Corporate Solutions

Corporate Solutions delivered a net income of USD 208 million in the first quarter of 2025, a 7% increase from the same period in 2024. The segment maintained a combined ratio of 88.4%, supported by robust underlying performance and solid investment income, despite elevated man-made losses.

Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re)

L&H Re achieved a net income of USD 439 million in Q1 2025, up from USD 412 million in the prior-year period. The unit demonstrated solid underwriting margins on its large in-force book and benefited from favorable investment results, targeting a net income of USD 1.6 billion for the year.

Investment Returns and Capital Position

Swiss Re Ltd reported a return on investments (ROI) of 4.4% for Q1 2025, an increase from 4.0% in Q1 2024, driven by higher recurring income and gains from equity sales. The company maintains a strong capital position with an estimated Group SST ratio of 254%, well above the target range of 200–250%, ensuring continued support for its clients.

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