It is estimated that the global protection gap for uninsured risks amounts to a staggering USD 1.2 trillion*. We aim to change that.
In addressing some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate adaptation to digitalisation, we develop solutions that help our clients and increase society’s resilience.
These are the risk topics that are strategically important for us and inspire us to tackle sustainability challenges to create long-term value for our stakeholders. In this section, you can read more about the journeys we embarked on to strengthen communities around the world.
* Source: Swiss Re Institute, sigma 5/2019: Indexing resilience
For information on our Group Sustainability Strategy and Ambitions, please see our Sustainability Report.
From risk to resilience
From risk to resilience
Watch our annual report video and see how we build resilience around the world.
Mitigating climate risk
The effects of climate change are quickly becoming the new normal. We mitigate the risk of natural catastrophes with innovative solutions that allow people and businesses to withstand more frequent and severe climate impacts.
Read storyBuilding societal resilience
Technological and economic development, population growth and other societal trends contribute to an evolving risk landscape. Our work in the areas of health and longevity, food security and infrastructure represents some of the ways we help build societal resilience.
Read storyDriving digital insurance solutions
In our digital world, we want fast, intuitive and streamlined digital experiences to help us live safer and healthier lives. These same expectations are also affecting the entire re/insurance value chain.
Read storyOur employees are crucial to the success of our projects. Learn more about them and their roles.