The role of Swiss Re in society
Re/insurance helps the world to thrive, progress, and rebuild.
How re/insurance works
Use information and knowledge to price risk
Benefit to society
Support risk prevention by encouraging policy holders to take appropriate steps to mitigate risk.
What differentiates us
We have a deep understanding of the risk landscape and anticipate how it will evolve in the future.
~2 400
leading risk experts
Take risk from clients in exchange for premium income
Benefit to society
Make insurance broadly more affordable and available.
Provide insurers with risk coverage and capital relief.
What differentiates us
We invest across many different pools of risk to ensure that our business is diversified.
47
risk pools
Hold and invest upfront premiums from our clients
Benefit to society
Provide long-term capital to the economy on a continuous basis.
Drive change towards a more sustainable economy.
What differentiates us
Responsible investing is embedded in our approach, and we apply ESG criteria across our investment portfolio.
~100%
of our investment assets consider ESG criteria
Compensate for losses
Benefit to society
Absorb shocks and build societal resilience to risk.
Decrease vulnerability of communities and businesses.
What differentiates us
We focus on developing insurance products that allow for more extensive loss coverage.
USD31.8bn
claims and benefits paid in 2019
Reinvest profits for growth & return cash to shareholders
Benefit to society
Reinvest profits to fuel economic growth.
Create jobs.
What differentiates us
We create sustainable value for all stakeholders.
Our shareholders can rely on attractive returns.
USD2.6bn*
returned to shareholders in 2019