Engineering & project risks

Engineering projects often push the boundaries of the tried and tested, driving infrastructure forward around the world. Leverage the support of a global reinsurer, equipped with extensive knowledge of risks and the capability to meet the requirements of complex and sizable engineering projects and portfolios.

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  1. Why Swiss Re?
  2. Our offer
  3. Customer stories
  4. Contact us
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Over the coming years, the world needs vastly expanded infrastructure and technological development. Improved building standards, methods and risk management may reduce incidents, but these projects are bigger and more complex than ever. Our global team have both expertise and capacity to support the large-scale engineering projects and technology that are building a more resilient future.

Why Swiss Re?

  • Manage complex risks & exposures

    Experience the support of a reinsurer with global reach and insights into new exposures, meeting the demands posed by the growing scale and complexity of engineering projects.​

  • A trusted partner

    We're a consistent and strong reinsurer for long-term projects and portfolios. Backed by Swiss Re's financial strength and proven track record in engineering.​

  • Go beyond risk transfer

    We support clients to develop knowledge, expertise and underwriting excellence, with training support and powerful solutions.​

Our offer

Our team offers both treaty and facultative reinsurance, providing a broad product offering and leveraging our capital strength to work with you beyond standard reinsurance solutions. With local knowledge from our team of experts, we go beyond risk transfer, supporting clients with training programmes, digital engineering solutions, and a network of partner services. We closely collaborate with you to develop and tailor protection that aligns to your needs.

Global Team

  • ~100 experts
    Description
    Our global team of nearly 100 engineering experts across 18 countries continuously shares local insights and knowledge on a global scale. Leading best practice.
  • 20 years
    Description
    We've been contributing to industry best practice for over 20 years, including tunnelling, offshore and solar.
  • 120+ years
    Description
    We have been writing engineering reinsurance for 120+ years.

Energy Risks

Our comprehensive capacity for energy sits within our Engineering, Marine and Property teams. Via our Centre of Competence, we offer a dedicated team of specialists who collaborate closely with our underwriting teams, providing global coordination and knowledge sharing.

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Customer stories

  • The Swiss Re Engineering Team has a great capacity to assess and suggest alternative programme structures. They combine local market insights with their global perspective and can deliver unique solutions beyond the traditional products. In fact, they‘re a thought leader for Engineering reinsurance.
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    Ian Mcleish, Head of Global Engineering, Gallagher Re

Digital Engineering

Capture new opportunities with our unique tool eco-system for efficient, effective evaluation and management of a wide range of engineering risks, from construction to renewable energy.

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Reinsurance in action Protecting Venice from high tides

As natural disasters grow more severe, redesigning and rebuilding infrastructure for climate resilience is vital. Insurance can support these projects, ensuring sustainable resource management and protecting infrastructure while fostering innovative solutions for a resilient future. We are the lead reinsurer of Project MOSE, that reinforces costal protection and raises quaysides to protect Venice and the lagoon from flooding, by assessing the risk and providing large-capacity cover over more than 20 years.

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