Overview
Description
Swiss Re AG is a global reinsurance company recognized as one of the foremost providers of reinsurance and related insurance-based risk transfer solutions worldwide. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, Swiss Re AG underpins the global insurance industry by offering reinsurance products across property and casualty, life and health, and corporate sectors. The company's primary function is to absorb and manage large-scale risks, supporting insurance companies and other clients in mitigating exposures from natural disasters, mortality, health, liability, and financial market volatility. Swiss Re AG is known for its deep expertise in risk assessment, actuarial science, and innovative risk transfer mechanisms.
The firm operates on an international scale, maintaining a diversified portfolio and serving clients in multiple regions, including Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia. With a history dating back to 1863, Swiss Re AG plays a critical role in enhancing global economic resilience, enabling clients to recover from catastrophic events and stabilize financial markets. The company is publicly traded and follows international financial reporting standards, reflecting its commitment to transparency and operational excellence within the financial market.
About
CEO
Employees
15000
Address
Mythenquai 50/60
P.O. Box
Zurich, 8022
P.O. Box
Zurich, 8022
Phone
41 43 285 2121
Website
Instrument type
Common stock
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Reinsurance
Country
Switzerland
MIC code
XSWX