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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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Child Development – An Overview From Birth to Adolescence From the Insurance Medicine Perspective
Child development is a complex process from prenatal stage to young adulthood. In some markets, children are insured early for disability, illness, and long-term care. This article outlines development stages to help assess delays, deviations, and relevant medical conditions.
Dr. Sandra Mitic, Dr. Sebastian Speicher January 22, 2026
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The Olympic Games – The Evolution of a Global Sports Programme
The Olympic Games are evolving for 2028. Modern Pentathlon replaces show jumping with an obstacle course. New sports include baseball, lacrosse, cricket, squash, and flag football. Some sports face removal, reflecting trends in urban and global team sports, while others adapt to stay relevant.
Birgit Jenssen February 19, 2026
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The $15 Billion Force Behind America’s Litigation Surge [Video]
Third-party litigation funding is driving a surge in lawsuits across the U.S., fueling a $15 billion industry affecting every American household and representing one of the biggest challenges in today’s Casualty market.
Frank Bria, Tim Fletcher February 19, 2026
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Navigating Claims for High-Net-Worth Individuals – Balancing Opportunity and Risk
The evolving global High Net Worth population is reshaping the insurance risk landscape. With increasingly complex intergenerational wealth, their sophisticated financial portfolios, global lifestyles and service expectations present opportunity and complexity beyond traditional claims frameworks.
Patricia Bailer, Dr. Loraine Oman-Ganes February 18, 2026
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Managing Water Damage Claims Costs – What Every Insurer Should Know
Whatever the cause of the water intrusion, it’s likely a water damage emergency mitigation service contractor will be involved. Early and comprehensive attention to detail when hiring and managing this service can significantly impact claims costs.
Beth Albano January 28, 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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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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Quick Facts

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2150

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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$20B

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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