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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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The Processed Premium Approach for Pricing
How can experience rating work when claims data are sparse? This article highlights the processed premium approach, reframing the Stanard-Bühlmann method for pricing. It offers a transparent alternative to traditional chain ladder and BF methods in non‑proportional reinsurance pricing.
Richard Tunnard 30 March 2026
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A New Approach to Risk Assessment for Pending Surgeries
A structured underwriting approach for pending surgeries combines surgical and health risk scores to deliver evidence-based recommendations. This method enhances consistency, fairness, and efficiency by letting low-risk cases proceed quickly while deferring higher-risk cases with transparent explanations.
Dr. Kohar Annie Kissoyan 21 April 2026
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Combating Medical Fraud in Liability Claims
Insurance companies have a responsibility and a legal obligation to protect their clients from the financial consequences of fraudulent activity. But what does that mean for the claims examiner on the front lines? Read about medical fraud in the liability arena and a few key tools and processes claims examiners can use to help combat it.
Rebecca Selinger, Ian Laughlin (Director of Data Sciences – National Insurance Crime Bureau) (guest contributor) 27 April 2026
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Overworking – Implications on Medical and Financial Underwriting
Overworking increases medical and financial risks in Disability underwriting. Excessive work hours are linked to higher rates of stroke, heart disease, and mental health issues, while the income may be unsustainable, requiring careful assessment of health, earnings stability, and coverage limits.
Lindsay McPeak 14 May 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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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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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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