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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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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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When the Market Fails Together – The Percolation Threshold in AI and Cyber [Part 3 of 4]
Shared dependence creates a tipping point in cyber and AI exposures. Below it, losses remain isolated and diversification works. Above it, a single provider failure can generate losses across much of a book, challenging traditional assumptions of insurability.
Frank Schmid August 19, 2026
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Marine Hull Inflation – Which Question Are You Actually Asking?
How should Hull inflation be measured in treaty reinsurance? This article argues that no single index can answer every question. It presents a practical framework that distinguishes loss trending from premium on-leveling and highlights the role of repair costs, insured values, and market cycles.
Jens Voges, Tobias Gütschow July 30, 2026
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Gen Re Validates Milliman Irix® Risk Score 4.0 – Stronger Risk Insights. Greater Underwriting Opportunity. [Whitepaper Available]
Gen Re has produced an independent assessment of Milliman’s latest generation of risk scoring for mortality underwriting using Prescription, Medical and Claims Data – demonstrating its predictive power and practical underwriting value. Read the findings and a Use Case for moving to this new tool.
Donna Sivigny July 9, 2026
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Individual Life Underwriting Capacity Planning Is Frequent, but Still Reactive
As industry dynamics evolve and new pressures emerge, there is increased interest in how insurance carriers are approaching workforce challenges. The U.S. Client Solutions team surveyed several about their capacity plans. Read on for some results.
Nicole Conti June 25, 2026
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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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