Company News & Results / Swiss Re

Preliminary sigma estimates for H1 2014: global catastrophe-related insurance losses comparatively low at USD 21 billion

• Total economic losses from disaster events reached USD 44 billion in H1 2014 • Insured losses from disaster events were USD 21 billion in H1 2014, low compared to previous years • Natural catastrophe-related insurance claims were USD 19 billion in H1 2014 • More than 4 700 lives were lost as a result of natural catastrophes and man-made disasters in H1 2014

Swiss Re posts another strong quarterly profit of USD 802 million, contributing to a half-year net income of USD 2.0 billion

• Strong re/insurance business and excellent asset management performance resulting in a quarterly profit of USD 802 million, slightly up in comparison to Q2 20131 • P&C Re H1 2014 net income of USD 1.5 billion driven by continued good underwriting • Successful July renewals with higher premium volumes and year-to-date risk adjusted price quality of 108% • L&H Re H1 2014 net income of USD 112 million, management action underway to achieve targeted profitability level • Corporate Solutions H1 2014 net income of USD 146 million, with growth from most business lines • Admin Re® excellent cash generation and H1 2014 net income of USD 165 million • Return on equity of 12.6% and earnings per share of USD 5.92 for H1 2014 show steady progress toward 2011–2015 financial targets

New Swiss Re SONAR report investigates emerging risks for the insurance industry

• SONAR report highlights 26 new emerging risks from an insurance perspective • Report looks at impact of such potential issues as cloud computing security or the way that air pollution affects mortality trends • Report draws on both Swiss Re's own expertise and partner initiatives

Swiss Re sigma study on world insurance in 2013 says premium growth slowed largely due to weak life sales in advanced markets