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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.

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Life Insurers Share Their AU Experiences – Top 5 Takeaways
Accelerated Underwriting (AU) is now a big part of most Life companies’ overall underwriting philosophy. But AU tools are evolving, and many direct carriers and reinsurers find it tough to price and evaluate their AU initiatives. We found some interesting results in our 2022 Individual Life AU Survey.
Donna Sivigny February 22, 2023
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The Impact of Mental Health on Life & Health Claims
There is good evidence that when care is managed in a sympathetic and clearly structured manner the outcomes are better, with few people developing chronic difficulties. Read about best practices for claims professionals.
Lisa Hall May 15, 2023
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Property Insurance Risks for Distribution Warehouses
Supply bottlenecks are causing many companies to look for new solutions. This article discusses some of the challenges for Property insurance associated with increased warehousing – and highlights possible alternative courses of action.
Leo Ronken May 11, 2023
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Freight Trains – Are They Safe?
The Railroad Safety Act of 2023, introduced on March 1, aims to address several regulatory issues that have arisen since the train derailment and hazardous chemical fire in East Palestine, Ohio. Learn about the new railroad requirements.
Bill Baumann, Allison Harmony April 27, 2023
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Understanding ADHD – Beyond the Acronym
The attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a diagnosis that is still with many prejudices. This starts with stereotypical characteristics of the patient and extends to the triggers of the disorder. In this blog we explain diagnostics, symptomatology, course and therapeutic measures of ADHD.
Annika Luckmann February 07, 2023
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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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Quick Facts

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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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100+

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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