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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.

Life & Health Solutions

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.

The Mass Phenomenon of Esports – A Look Behind the Screen
With strategic understanding, quick reactions, and team spirit, players compete in official leagues and competitions, similar to traditional competitive sports. Despite the pressure to succeed and health challenges, eSports has achieved the status of a professional sport.
Michael Gewehr
Hidden Dangers of Recreational Water Liability
There is likely no situation involving water liability that doesn’t present a potential exposure for an insured. Even when you think an insured is adhering to everything on a safety checklist, there may be ways to legally find liability on the insured pool owner, operator, or manager.
David Hurt
From AU to Next Gen – Understanding the Latest Underwriting Trends
Accelerated Underwriting programs have become an industry standard in Life insurance and continue to evolve rapidly. As we collect new industry insights through our latest survey, we took a look back at trends and discuss the exciting redesign & rebrand for our 2025 “Next Gen Underwriting” survey.
Beth Brown, Frank Chechel, Parag Shah, Blaise Zander
How AI Makes COMPANION Even More Valuable
Artificial intelligence and large language models offer great potential with claims settlement within private occupational Disability insurance. The Gen Re COMPANION system enhances efficiency, enabling the processing of complex cases and providing prompt service to customers.
Björn Borchmann, Ralf Hagemann, Thomas Jaspers (codecentric AG) (guest contributor)
Navigating the 2026 Treaty Renewal Season – Tariffs, Market Conditions and Mid-Year Changes [Video]
In this video blog, Ben Skurek shares his thoughts on navigating the 2026 Property Treaty renewal season. Ben discusses: The Impact of Tariffs on the Insurance Industry, Changes in U.S. Market Conditions – Rates and Terms, and Mid-Year Reinsurance Renewals – What Changes Might We See in the Market?
Benjamin Skurek

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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Why Gen Re?

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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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Shape your career with Gen Re. Take the next step and become a part of our worldwide team of skilled professionals.

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Quick Facts

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our network at your service

2100 associates in 22 countries and 37 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 $19.2 billion in capital and $14.5 billion in net premiums written, we only make promises we can keep.

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