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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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Fight Against Fraudulent Claims – Highlights From Our South African Survey
Our new South African Fraud Survey shows, both insurers and reinsurers employ several anti‐fraud mechanisms to minimise their exposure to fraudulent claims. We have summarised opportunities and strengths of life insurers, and provide action points.
Shamen Raja November 15, 2023
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High-Low Agreements Can Prevent Large Plaintiff Verdicts
Taking a case to trial in the U.S. can be a nerve-racking endeavor for both the plaintiff and defendant. Neither side can predict with certainty how a jury of six to 12 strangers will rule. High-Low Agreements could be an opportunity to take some of the uncertainty out of the trial.
Tim Hayden November 20, 2023
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Fraud Survey in the UK & Ireland Sheds Light on Insurer Best Practices
The 2023 UK & Ireland Fraud Survey provides a valuable overview of the rapidly evolving problem of insurance fraud. We identified common challenges, potential vulnerabilities, and uncover areas of strength and opportunity amongst insurers.
Jason Weesner, Grace Cairns November 13, 2023
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Medicare Supplement Premium Rates – Looking to the Past and Planning for the Future
Many would have been hard pressed to predict the effects of the pandemic years on the Medicare Supplement market. The impact continues to resonate. This article presents premium rate and claims cost trends over the previous three years – and considers how these patterns impact industry loss ratios.
Ben Maiale October 24, 2023
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Understanding Breast Cancer in Asia – Awareness and the Importance of Screening
Breast cancer ranks as the most prevalent cancer worldwide, and a staggering 2.3 million women were diagnosed with the illness globally in 2020. Although the prospects of survival in the battle against breast cancer are improving, the financial burden on patients remains significant. CI benefits can assist with managing the expenses.
Wendy Low, Pei Nee Yong, Samuel Lim October 19, 2023
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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

2000 associates in 22 countries and 42 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 $15.8 billion in capital and $11.5 billion in net premiums written, we only make promises we can keep.

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