Swiss Re announces net income of USD 4.2 billion for full-year 2012; a regular dividend of CHF 3.50 per share and an additional special dividend of CHF 4.00 per share to be proposed

Swiss Re has delivered a net income of USD 4.2 billion for 2012. The result was driven by very strong profitability in Property and Casualty Reinsurance and an excellent investment result. Swiss Re’s Board of Directors will propose a regular dividend of CHF 3.50 per share and, in addition, a special dividend of CHF 4.00 per share, amounting to a total return of capital to shareholders of approximately USD 2.8 billion. Read more