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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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Diabetes and Critical Illness Insurance – Bridging the Protection Gap
Diabetes affects millions and is often undiagnosed. It increases risk for critical illnesses. CI insurance is evolving to support prevention, wellness, and broader coverage – even for prediabetics and diabetics – helping close the protection gap.
Samuel Lim, Winncy Wong November 14, 2025
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Recent U.S. Statutory and Case Law Updates Affecting Contractors’ Risks
Some states – including Montana, Wisconsin, Oregon, and Colorado – have enacted legal changes that reshape the landscape for construction defect liability and insurance coverage. The updates also alter statutes of limitation for filing claims, creating new challenges for contractors and insurers.
Paul Kelejian December 04, 2025
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60, 30, 15, … 7.5? What History Suggests About Generative AI
The steam, electricity, and digital computing revolutions all teach the same lesson echoed for GPTs: pervasive, ever-improving technologies can reshape entire eras of growth – but only after organizations learn to build and use the right complements.
Frank Schmid December 02, 2025
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Underwriting the Dead? How Smartphones Will Change Outcomes After Sudden Cardiac Arrest
“World Restart a Heart Day” draws global attention to resuscitation after sudden cardiac arrest. For insurers, this is not “just” a medical topic. Will new rescue concepts enable more people to survive a cardiac arrest? And should these survivors be assessed differently in underwriting?
Dr. Maximilian Kanzler October 16, 2025
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Always On: Understanding New Age Addictions and Their Implications for Disability Insurance
Tech-driven behavioral addictions like smartphone, gaming, and social media use are reshaping insurance. As mental health risks rise, insurers face new challenges in claims and risk assessment. Discover how the industry is adapting to this evolving landscape.
Mary Enslin October 10, 2025
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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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our network at your service

2100 associates in 22 countries and 37 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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$19B

The difference is...the quality of the promise®

With $19.2 billion in capital and $14.5 billion in net premiums written, we only make promises we can keep.

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