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As your reinsurer, we do not merely assume your risks – we help you manage them.

Transfer your severity exposure to Gen Re on an Individual Risk or Treaty basis, or a combination of the two. We will deliver the best solutions to meet your business objectives.

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Our Knowledge

With articles written by our senior executives, underwriters, claims managers, and actuaries, along with guest contributors, we share timely insights and information to help keep you and your team informed. Below is a recent selection from around the world.

P&C Claims Inflation 2022–2023: Australian vs. Global Perspectives
In 2022 residential construction in Australia broke a new annual inflation record, with construction costs increasing by 11.9%. Supply chain disruptions, particularly since 2020, have impacted the cost of some core materials. We look at the key drivers of social inflation and what is driving excess claims inflation.
Nicholas Zambetti
First Industrial Death Linked to Cosmic Radiation Recognized in South Korea
In a landmark decision in South Korea, the death of a male flight attendant from gastric cancer was ruled an industrial accident caused by cosmic radiation. Although the link between cosmic radiation and cancer is a relatively new medical development, it’s an emerging insurance risk. We describe the impact of this ruling.
Priscilla Tsang
Human Activity Generates Carbon and Warms the Atmosphere. Is Human Ingenuity Part of the Solution?
Do we have the means to physically remove atmospheric carbon and help keep temperature rises within acceptable levels, limiting future risk while also easing the transition from fossil fuels? If so, what could that mean for insurers and the policyholders they serve? Let’s take a look.
Timothy Fletcher
Striking the Balance – Underwriting Between Regulation and Digitisation
Underwriting trends can be driven by the insurance industry itself or by developments in other sectors. Regulatory requirements also play an important role. We give an overview of recent developments and discusses how the insurance industry can use underwriting guidelines, expertise and resources to provide cover to even more applicants.
Annika Schilling
Group Term Life Rate & Risk Management – Results of 2023 U.S. Survey
Sharing highlights of our Group Term Life Rate & Risk Management survey that focused on rates for U.S. Employer-Paid and Employee-Paid Group Term Life, as well as AD&D. Survey participants can benchmark their underwriting, pricing, and claims management practices with those of their industry peers.
Lisa Bolduc

Events

Our self-hosted events focus on practical and hands-on knowledge readily applicable to your everyday work. Gen Re experts often speak at insurance industry events, sharing knowledge with clients, prospective clients, and other industry participants.

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Our People

We are The People Behind the Promise® – and we value all our client relationships. Gen Re clients and their needs are at the forefront of our daily activities. 

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Our Expertise

Our insights and technical knowledge keep clients up to date to enhance their competitive advantage. It is our pledge to add our knowledge to yours.

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Our Financial Strength

We have been a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies since 1998. We have consistently earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies. 

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Our Unique Shareholder

Berkshire Hathaway’s unique business culture and capital strength gives Gen Re the freedom to focus on long-term underwriting results – allowing us to more effectively navigate the volatility of the re/insurance business, now and in the future.

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our network at your service

2000 associates in 22 countries and 42 offices. Local service, with global expertise when you need it.

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YEARS of service

In 2021 we celebrated 100 years of Service in the U.S. – and 175 years of the historical Cologne Re (now General Reinsurance AG) in Germany, the world’s first and oldest reinsurer.

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The difference is...the quality of the promise®

With $15.8 billion in capital and $11.5 billion in net premiums written, we only make promises we can keep.

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