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Christian Mumenthaler, CEO of Swiss Re, appointed Chairman of The Geneva Association
Swiss Re switches to ProRisk from Lloyd’s for capacity deal
Swiss Re and India’s National Insurance Academy sign MoU to develop insurance industry skills
Insurance penetration at 10-year low
OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES AND SWOT ANALYSIS OF BANCASSURANCE IN INDIA
Global reinsurers firm steps in India with Indian CEOs
Swiss Re applies principles for sustainable insurance
In the 2012 Corporate Responsibility Report, Swiss Re enhances its accountability by reporting against the Principles for Sustainable Insurance for the first time. Together with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and other partners, Swiss Re played an active role in developing the principles, which are part of an initiative to advance sustainable business practices across the re/insurance industry, Swiss Re said.
General Insurance Corporation now eyes global buys
India’s national reinsurer General Insurance Corporation (GIC Re) is considering acquiring a Lloyds Syndicate member as a stepping stone to meet its ambition of being among the top five reinsurers globally.
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