The way we work

The world is changing, bringing new risks and greater uncertainty.

Resilience is more important than ever.

Swiss Re helps people, businesses and communities adapt, recover from setbacks and thrive.

Their resilience is our business, today and for the future.

The way we work Building resilience that endures

For over 160 years, we've led with underwriting expertise, capital strength and strong Swiss values of reliability, precision and collaboration.

Our strengths

  • A global leader

    A leading re/insurance franchise with over 160 years of experience, we combine global reach with deep local insight, underpinned by leading capital strength and trusted relationships with clients and brokers worldwide.​

  • Technical excellence

    Our deep risk knowledge helps us understand and address our clients’ needs and build a diversified portfolio. We aim to be an AI-powered reinsurer, combining AI with human insights with the potential to reshape our industry. ​

  • Purpose driven

    The talented individuals who make up Swiss Re are our most important asset. They live our Swiss values of reliability, precision and collaboration – and strongly believe in our purpose: to make the world more resilient.​

Partnering for progress

Our people share how Swiss Re advances through a combination of deep commitment, close collaboration and continuous innovation to shape the future of risk.
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Swiss Re at a glance Our reach in numbers

  • Years of experience
    160+
  • Employees
    ~ 15,000
  • Offices across 27 countries
    69

Our business

Our business Solutions for a changing world

Every challenge is unique. That's why our Business Units are built around specialised expertise that aims to ensure the right solutions, at the right time, for every client and partner.

Swiss Re Careers

Make a real and meaningful difference to society by helping to prepare and protect people, businesses and communities against the world’s biggest risks.

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Our journey

Since 1863, Swiss Re has stood shoulder to shoulder with insurers, businesses and communities in times of growth and crisis.

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Resilience is built on risk knowledge, a leading capital position, global reach, and strong leadership. 

Our Swiss heritage

Switzerland is Swiss Re’s home and foundation. With around 3,000 employees based in Zurich, we strengthen the local economy and community – bringing Swiss values of reliability, precision and collaboration to everything we do. 

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