Profile for investors
Swiss Re is a leading and highly diversified global (re)insurance company.
We deliver both traditional and innovative offerings in Property & Casualty and Life & Health that meet our clients’ needs.
A pioneer in insurance-based capital market solutions, we combine financial strength and unparalleled expertise for the benefit of our clients.
Our business
Swiss Re combines accumulated expertise of over 146 years and continuing research with a widely recognised strong track record of innovation. The Group benefits from geographic and business mix diversification and has the ability to reallocate capital to achieve profitable growth. Being a global leader in risk solutions, Swiss Re is committed to a strong local presence with over 10 000 employees in over 60 office locations operating in more than 20 countries. Find out more about Swiss Re under About us.
Premiums earned 2009 (CHF 24.6 billion)
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Key figures
| CHF bn, unless otherwise stated |
FY 2008 |
FY 2009 |
| Group | ||
| Premiums earned | 25.5 | 24.6 |
| Group net income | -0.9 | 0.5 |
| Return on equity (%) | -3.4 | 2.3 |
| Shareholders' equity | 20.5 | 26.2 |
| Book value per ordinary share (CHF) | 61.0 | 67.7 |
| Earnings per ordinary share (CHF) | -2.6 | 1.5 |
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Proposed dividend per ordinary share (CHF) (see also Dividend policy and payments) |
0.1 | 1 |
| Investments for own account | 160.2 | 159.3 |
| Property & Casualty | ||
| Premiums earned | 14.4 | 13.9 |
| Combined ratio, traditional business (%) | 97.9 | 88.3 |
| Life & Health | ||
| Premiums earned and fee income | 11.9 | 11.6 |
| Benefit ratio (%) | 85.5 | 82.4 |
| Asset Management | ||
| Investments for own account | 150.6 | 154.1 |
| Return on investments (%) | 4.7 | 1.8 |
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Total return (%) (includes change in unrealised gains/losses) |
0.6 | 2.3 |
Governing bodies
Find all about the governing bodies including the profiles of our Executive Board members and members of the Board of Directors and its committees under Group organisation.
More information
More information on the company and its recent business performance can be found on the 2009 corporate reporting overview page.
Swiss Re headquarters, Zurich
London office building
Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue, Rueschlikon
