Pleased to announce Jacques de Vaucleroy as our new Chairman of the Board. Shareholders approved a USD 6.80 per share #dividend at our recent #AGM , reflecting our robust capital position. More details here: swissre.com/dam/jcr:2d1118… #reinsurance $SREN

Storms, hail, flood and typhoons are just some of the natural catastrophes that shaped 2023. Read our latest sigma for the full story behind the 2023 natural catastrophe events and what these mean for the re/insurance industry: ow.ly/4JTs50RcVGy.

11GW of floating offshore wind capacity could be installed by 2030, but what are the challenges for insurance portfolios? Head to our renewable energy risks page to access reports and risk insights: ow.ly/BWA250Rbtqx.

In an interview with Insurance Business America, our CEO P&C Reinsurance US shares insights on the evolving landscape of P&C: ow.ly/I8hV50Rb9fb.

At Swiss Re's Media Dialogue our senior management explored the findings of our latest sigma report on natural catastrophe loss drivers and impacts in 2023. Learn more: ow.ly/snFY50RaIwf.

Access to healthcare is a key focus area for the Swiss Re Foundation. On #WorldHealthDay , we're celebrating a project that is making a commendable impact towards enhancing the accessibility of #healthcare financing in Uganda. Watch the story: ow.ly/sAhh50R9bmO.

#Reinsurance support is now in place to launch the UK Fire Safety Reinsurance Facility. An industry intervention was needed to help improve the availability of #insurance for buildings in the #UK with fire safety issues. Learn more: ow.ly/9Qiu50R8ezK.

Insured losses from severe thunderstorms have been increasing by 8% every year since 2008. Jerome Jean Haegeli, Group Chief Economist, gave his insight on the different drivers that led to this.

Watch the full recording of our Media Dialogue here: ow.ly/k9Mn50R8aig.

While jobs are rapidly changing for all knowledge workers, #AI upskilling is essential for the application, compliance, and ethical use of this tech. Swiss Re and Antonio Grasso share perspective on the need for AI upskilling in re/insurance: ow.ly/Q6wn50R88qe.

In March we published our Sustainability Report 2023. Read more from our Group Chief Risk Officer as he discusses our key #sustainability achievements in 2023 and Swiss Re's ambitions of advancing the energy transition & building societal resilience: ow.ly/uw6P50R6ATj

Swiss Re announces the appointment of Andreas Berger as Group CEO, effective 1 July 2024. He will take over from Christian Mumenthaler, who has held this role for 8 years and has spent over 25 years with the company. Read the press release for details: ow.ly/wlVR50R7a4J.

Severe Convective Storms (SCS) caused USD 64 billion losses in 2023. Download our latest sigma report for an in-depth analysis of SCS and what these weather events mean for the re/insurance industry: ow.ly/YWS950R6htL.

The construction industry is adapting to mitigate and manage climate change impacts across its value chain. Read our article to understand the risks of green construction, and five ways the re/insurance sector is responding: ow.ly/eIFG50QPUYh.

At the Swiss Re Media Dialogue 2024 we discussed our natural catastrophe business, and what actions are needed to maintain insurability. Watch the recording of the event here: ow.ly/OBEE50R4jlC.

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Thousands of residents were displaced and USD 19 billion of damages were accrued in New York City due to flooding from Hurricane Sandy. Swiss Re worked with the city to provide parametric flood cover that protects lower income households. Learn more: ow.ly/zVt850R37co.

'2023 saw natural catastrophe losses of USD 280bn, of which only 108bn were insured. Keeping property insurance sustainable requires a concerted effort by the private industry, the public sector and broader society' -Moses Ojeisekhoba, CEO GCS. Learn more: ow.ly/NGYr50R3WY5

'Insured losses in 2023 reached USD 108bn. 64bn of which stemmed from severe convective storms in the US and Europe, which have become the second largest loss-making peril.' -Jérôme Haegeli, Group Chief Economist. Read more in our Sigma Publication: ow.ly/ukeR50R3Wgs

El Niño and La Niña affect the climate, and consequently crop production, in many regions around the world. Download our latest report for insights into the potential impacts on agricultural production and re/insurance portfolios: ow.ly/19Nm50R2YCw.

'A comprehensive risk management approach, which includes prevention and risk reduction is absolutely crucial to maintain insurability.' -Ivo Menzinger, Head EMEA Public Sector Solutions, at our Media Dialogue this week. Read more in our Sigma publication: ow.ly/7s6n50R38mz