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Preliminary sigma estimates for first half of 2017: catastrophes cause global total economic losses of USD 44 billion

17 August 2017

•Total economic losses from disasters were USD 44 billion in H1 2017, significantly down from USD 117 billion in H1 2016, as a result of fewer and less intense events •Insured losses from disasters were USD 23 billion in H1 2017, down from USD 36 billion in H1 2016 •Thunderstorms in the US led to the largest losses •Disaster events claimed around 4 400 victims in H1 2017

Underwriting performance and strong investment results support Swiss Re half-year 2017 net income of USD 1.2 billion

04 August 2017

• Group net income of USD 1.2 billion for the first six months of 2017; supported by disciplined underwriting and strong investment results • Property & Casualty Reinsurance net income USD 546 million; impacted by large natural catastrophe insurance claims • Life & Health Reinsurance net income USD 432 million; continued to report strong results • Corporate Solutions net income USD 39 million; started joint venture with Bradesco Seguros S.A. in Brazil • Life Capital gross cash generation at USD 532 million; open book activities continued to deliver attractive growth • High quality asset portfolio provided strong return on investments of 3.5% • Swiss Re's disciplined underwriting approach led to a stable year-to-date risk adjusted price adequacy for the renewed P&C Re portfolio at 102%

ALU and Swiss Re partner to open Africa's first industry-driven university courses for future insurance leaders

25 July 2017

• African Leadership University and Swiss Re partner to found Africa's first industry-driven specialist school for insurance • Innovative short-courses and executive education to upskill existing insurance professionals across the continent • BSc Actuarial Science programmes to develop the next generation of actuaries across the continent. • ALU's School of Insurance will provide a blend of innovative undergraduate leadership and insurance programmes and preparation for industry exams • Swiss Re Foundation to provide funding for 150 students over 5 years; including direct financial support for African students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds • Swiss Re support will also include strong practical connection to the work market via internships and direct involvement of its global experts

Swiss Re among first in the re/insurance industry to integrate ESG benchmarks into its investment decisions

06 July 2017

• Swiss Re is among the first in the re/insurance industry to switch to benchmarks that systematically integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria • Publication launched today by Swiss Re explains why ESG integration makes economic sense for long term investors • Swiss Re selected benchmarks based on the MSCI ESG methodology for its equities and fixed income portfolios

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Global insurance premiums increased in 2016 and overall growth outlook remains positive, latest Swiss Re Institute sigma study says

05 July 2017

World Bank launches first-ever bonds to combat pandemic outbreaks – Swiss Re Capital Markets joint structurer and sole book-runner for transaction

29 June 2017

Swiss Re's 2017 SONAR report examines top emerging risks the re/insurance industry and society are facing

13 June 2017

Swiss Re estimates its losses from Cyclone Debbie at approximately USD 350 million

13 April 2017

Global insured losses from disaster events were USD 54 billion in 2016, up 42% from 2015, latest Swiss Re Institute sigma says

28 March 2017

Despite its complexities, insurers and companies can get to grips with cyber risk, Swiss Re sigma says; official launch Swiss Re Institute

01 March 2017

Swiss Re reports good results, with full-year net income of USD 3.6 billion for 2016; proposes new share buy-back

23 February 2017

Swiss Re completes public share buy-back programme

10 February 2017

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