Key information
Good 2016 results were supported by a continued solid underwriting performance.
Net income
(USD millions)
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Shareholders’ equity
(USD millions)
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Net premiums and fees earned by business segment, 2016
(Total: USD 33.2 billion)
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Proposed regular dividend per share for 2016
(CHF)
4.85
(CHF 4.60 for 2015)
A summary of our strengths
Well positioned
Swiss Re is well positioned to face industry challenges and seize opportunities.
A risk knowledge company
We are a risk knowledge company, investing in research and development and technology to support our clients and differentiate from the competition.
A successful capital allocator
We have been a successful capital allocator, using our knowledge-based approach to access the most attractive risk pools and target an optimal portfolio of assets and liabilities.
Focused on performance
We aim to achieve our Group financial targets and deliver sustainable shareholder value.