Swiss Re

• Swiss Re Joins Private Sector Commitment to Africa Farmers

  By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  May 21, 2012

  Swiss Re is joining a $3 billion commitment between government and the private sector to increase investment in Africa with the aim of creating new business opportunities in agriculture.

• Cat Bond Placements Reach Q1 Record

  By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  May 14, 2012

  Cat bond activity reached record levels in the first quarter of this year, exceeding last year’s placements by more than $300 million, says a leading reinsurance broker.

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  U.S. Homeowners Insurers See High 2011 Combined Ratios Thanks to Storm Activity

  By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  May 11, 2012

  Leading U.S. homeowners insurers recorded combined ratios well over 100 in 2011 due mainly to storms throughout the year, according to an SNL Insurance analysis.

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  Top 10 Best Insurance Headquarters

  By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  May 8, 2012

  Insurance companies call some of the most stunning pieces of architecture their home. Here are our picks for the top 10 best insurance headquarters, and make sure to vote for your favorite in the poll.

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  Swiss Re Announces $400M Cat Bond for U.S. Hurricane, European Wind Risks

  By Staff Writer  |  May 7, 2012

  Swiss Re says it has secured $400 million in natural-catastrophe coverage through a catastrophe bond issued by Mythen Ltd.

• Swiss Re Expects Higher Prices; Posts Q1 Profit After 2011 Loss

  By Catherine Bosley, Reuters  |  May 4, 2012

  Swiss Re sounded an upbeat note for 2012 and said reinsurance prices could rise further after it posted a forecast-beating profit for the first quarter thanks in part to the absence of large natural catastrophes.

• Hannover Re Q1 net profit beats expectations

  By Jonathan Gould, Reuters  |  May 3, 2012

  Hannover Re beat expectations with net profit rising five-fold to $344 million in the first quarter, helped by surging investment income and the absence of big damage claims.

• P&C Insurance Linked Securities Hit Q1 Record

  By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  May 1, 2012

  The first quarter of 2012 hit a record in the catastrophe-bond market as property and casualty insurance sponsors introduced eight new tranches, increasing the issuance of securities by 32 percent over the same period last year.

• Lloyd's of London Says No Big Q1 Losses

  By Reuters  |  May 1, 2012

  The Lloyd's of London insurance market said there had been no change to its expected financial performance this year thanks to a lack of major claims during the first quarter.

• Munich Re Beats Q1 Estimates on Fewer Big Claims

  By Reuters  |  April 26, 2012

  Munich Re expects net profit of more than 750 million euros ($989 million) in the first quarter, above expectations, helped by a drop in big damage claims and financial market tensions, its chief executive said on Thursday.