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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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Insurer Fraud Surveys Find Opportunities to Strengthen Fraud Mitigation
Fraud in Life & Health insurance is evolving with sophisticated methods and digital risks. Our recent Australia/New Zealand insurer surveys showed gaps in mitigation and training, low automation use, and poor industry collaboration and data sharing. Enhancing these areas is key to stronger defenses.
Daniel Podmore, Jason Weesner 7 May 2026
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Geopolitics, Inflation, Capital Abundance and Hidden Portfolio Risks
Geopolitical shocks and rising inflation are colliding with abundant capital and softening rates. This article explores how oil-driven inflation quietly erodes claims costs, reserves and underwriting margins – and why discipline, not volume, will determine long‑term value in reinsurance portfolios.
Luis Rayes, Horst Agata 28 May 2026
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Group Term Life – Results of 2025 U.S. Market Survey
Sharing results of the latest Gen Re Group Term Life Market Survey, which also includes a review of the Accidental Death & Dismemberment industry. Twenty-four carriers participated in this year’s survey that tracked sales, inforce results, lapse rate, and employee-paid data.
Ruth Potter 28 May 2026
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Workers’ Comp – Healthy Amid Change
Update on the U.S. Workers’ Compensation industry featuring a summary and key takeaways from NCCI’s Annual Issues Symposium. Favorable underwriting results and declines in claim frequency have contributed to another positive year despite economic uncertainty, labor dynamics, and severity pressures.
Bill Lentz 26 May 2026
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Business Challenges and Opportunities in a Silver Economy
As global aging reshapes economies, the “silver economy” offers major opportunities for insurers. This article highlights seniors’ diverse needs and the importance of product innovation, personalized engagement, improved underwriting, and simplified claims to support healthy, independent aging.
Winncy Wong 21 May 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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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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