Swiss Re Q1 Net Profit Unexpectedly up 19% on Low Disaster Claims

Swiss Re Q1 net profit unexpectedly up 19% on low disaster claims

Swiss Re Q1 net profit unexpectedly up 19% on low claims

Reinsurance company Swiss Re said today that net profit for the first three months of the year rose 19%, beating expectations for a decline and helped by low claims from natural disasters.

Swiss Re Warns of Inflation Risks as Net Income Beats Estimates

Swiss Re AG reported a 19% jump in net income in the first quarter, aided by fewer natural catastrophe claims and higher than expected investment returns.

Swiss Re expects similar trends at mid-year renewals, prioritising quality over volume: CEO

Andreas Berger, Group CEO at global reinsurer Swiss Re, said he expects the mid-year reinsurance renewals to see similar trends to those observed at January and April, with high demand and continued pricing pressure, while emphasising that Swiss Re will remain focused on prioritising portfolio quality over volume. During Swiss Re’s Q1 2026 results conference call, Berger highlighted that the renewals have progressed broadly as expected. He noted…