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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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When Damages Are Not Comparable – Why The Philips Class Action in Italy Was Declared Inadmissible
When can a class action fail before it even begins? The Milan Tribunal’s Philips ruling shows how strict homogeneity rules and highly personal non‑pecuniary damages can derail collective claims under Italy’s new class action regime.
Francesca Nozzi March 05, 2026
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Another Flashover Fire Tragedy: What Went Wrong – and How Insurers Can Help Prevent the Next One
In the early moments of 2026, a horrific scene rapidly unfolded near the Swiss resort town of Crans-Montana. The Le Constellation fire reminds us that preventable fire-driven tragedies can still occur. We look at the causes of flashover events – and what insurers can do to help prevent them.
Jonathan Nieman, Tim Fletcher February 25, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence in Medicine – The Future of Shaping Clinical Decision-Making
AI in medicine is rapidly advancing, with scientific interest and FDA-approved devices growing, especially in radiology and cardiology. This article explores AI’s potential in modern healthcare and its implications for the insurance industry.
Dr. Sandra Mitic February 24, 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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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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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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