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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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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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From Confidentiality to Courtroom? The Future of Reinsurance Disputes in the EU
Will the EU rethink reinsurance arbitration? The Advocate General’s opinion in N V Reibel could expand judicial review and shift disputes toward the courts – challenging confidentiality and raising the risk of less, not more, transparency.
Caroline Sijbrandij July 2, 2026
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Medical Fraud – Building the Case for Civil Action
Medical fraud can inflate claim costs and undermine the insurance system. Explore how carriers can pursue civil action against suspected fraudsters, gather admissible evidence, coordinate with authorities, recover losses, and disrupt future fraudulent activity.
Rebecca Selinger, Frank S. Goldstein (Managing Partner of Goldstein Law Group) (guest contributor) September 14, 2026
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Legal Reform Builds Momentum – Early Results and Growing Third-Party Litigation Funding Transparency
Tort reform efforts in several states are beginning to show results, including fewer lawsuits, lower defense costs, and reduced insurance rates. At the same time, momentum is growing across the U.S. for greater transparency and regulation of third-party litigation funding.
Paul Kelejian, Tim Fletcher September 9, 2026
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Malaysia Critical Illness Data Insights 2019–2024: Key Takeaways for the Market [Infographic]
The Malaysia CI insurance market has grown steadily, with more people buying coverage early in life. Claims are showing an increase in early-stage illnesses and older claimants. Cancer remains a leading cause for women, while heart disease is prominent for men, highlighting evolving health risks.
Samuel Lim, Wendy Low August 20, 2026
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A Weighty Question – Handling Claims Arising From the Use of Weight-Loss Drugs
As GLP-1 weight-loss drugs surge in popularity, so do potential liability exposures. This article explores emerging risks for insurers and reinsurers, from product liability and prescribing errors to mass litigation, regulatory scrutiny, and aggregation concerns.
Richard Willoughby August 3, 2026
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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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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 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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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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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

2150 associates in 22 countries and 36 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 $20.0 billion in capital and $14.8 billion in net premiums written, we only make promises we can keep.

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