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As your reinsurer, we do not merely assume your risks – we help you manage them.

Transfer your severity exposure to Gen Re on an Individual Risk or Treaty basis, or a combination of the two. We will deliver the best solutions to meet your business objectives.

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Our Knowledge

With articles written by our senior executives, underwriters, claims managers, and actuaries, along with guest contributors, we share timely insights and information to help keep you and your team informed. Below is a recent selection from around the world.

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Finding the Balance – Assessing Weight Changes in Underwriting
Unhealthy weight is an important parameter for risk assessment. We analyse different approaches for evaluating weight in relation to body mass index (BMI), illustrating how underwriters should assess weight changes in the health history of applicants and explain options for weight reduction.
Elena Dorando, Cheryl Agyei April 08, 2025
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Structured Settlements – What They Are and Why They Matter
Structured settlement packages have been a part of claims resolution in the U.S. for more than 50 years. They can be appealing to each party, and a structured settlement consultant can be valuable during a negotiation or mediation process. Here’s an overview of how they work and the benefits.
Rebecca Selinger, Peter Early (President of Ringler Associates – Northern New England) (guest contributor) April 01, 2025
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Favorite Findings – Behavioral Economics and Insurance
By now insurers know they can use behavioral economics approaches to make improvements to different areas of their business. Even small changes might make a big difference. See if one of our favorite takeaways from our own BE experiences might work for you!
Heidi Alpren, Joe Curtin, Ruth Potter March 20, 2025
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Fasting – A Tradition Across Civilizations
We explore the role of fasting in religious practices and potential benefits in modern medical treatments for cancer therapy, chronic pain management, and hypertension. Research suggests that fasting may improve treatment effectiveness and reduce side effects, with promising implications for insurance risk assessment.
Manelle Sakhri-Schischkoff March 05, 2025
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Challenges in Claims Assessment
Despite increased attention, chronic fatigue syndrome, which is complex and difficult to diagnose, often remains inadequately treated. Our article clarifies facts and myths, particularly with regard to diagnosis, therapy and occupational disability.
Johannes Schmidt February 27, 2025
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Events

Our self-hosted events focus on practical and hands-on knowledge readily applicable to your everyday work. Gen Re experts often speak at insurance industry events, sharing knowledge with clients, prospective clients, and other industry participants.

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Our People

We are The People Behind the Promise® – and we value all our client relationships. Gen Re clients and their needs are at the forefront of our daily activities. 

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Our Expertise

Our insights and technical knowledge keep clients up to date to enhance their competitive advantage. It is our pledge to add our knowledge to yours.

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Our Financial Strength

We have been a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies since 1998. We have consistently earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies. 

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Our Unique Shareholder

Berkshire Hathaway’s unique business culture and capital strength gives Gen Re the freedom to focus on long-term underwriting results – allowing us to more effectively navigate the volatility of the re/insurance business, now and in the future.

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our network at your service

2100 associates in 22 countries and 37 offices. Local service, with global expertise when you need it.

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100+

YEARS of service

In 2021 we celebrated 100 years of Service in the U.S. – and 175 years of the historical Cologne Re (now General Reinsurance AG) in Germany, the world’s first and oldest reinsurer.

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The difference is...the quality of the promise®

With $19.2 billion in capital and $14.5 billion in net premiums written, we only make promises we can keep.

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