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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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Excess Mortality During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
This article examines the Covid pandemic’s impact on mortality in Canada through excess mortality. It compares expected deaths in the general and insured populations, identifies areas for further monitoring, and discusses potential causes of excess mortality for those under 45.
Gillian Wilhelm, William Chieu June 03, 2025
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Working From Home or Living at Work?
Burnout shows the impact of chronic workplace stress and highlights individual resilience. Personal strategies like setting boundaries and prioritising rest are essential but need systemic support. Organisations must reshape culture, address root causes, and prioritize well-being.
Mary Enslin May 28, 2025
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Workers’ Comp – “An Era of Exceptional Performance”
Update on the U.S. Workers’ Compensation industry featuring a summary and key takeaways from NCCI’s Annual Issues Symposium. Solid financials, with continued claim frequency reduction and underwriting gains, have made 2024 another positive year for the Workers’ Comp industry.
Bill Lentz May 28, 2025
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Understanding Physician Contracts When Underwriting Disability Insurance
Understanding physician contracts in today’s environment is different from the days of a simple, straightforward contract that clearly stated the physician’s annual salary. In the post-COVID era, employers started including salary reduction clauses or have gone entirely to a production-based system.
Jeff Lamb May 20, 2025
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Cyber Risks – Deepfake Exposures
Underwriters and claims handlers must be cognizant of the ever-increasing new risks and exposures created by the exponential rise in the use of AI technology. It can be challenging to detect AI-generated images, and deepfakes are often created and used with nefarious intent by cyber criminals.
Nicholas Zambetti April 14, 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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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

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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