Swiss Re

Swiss Re, established in Zurich in 1863, is one of the world's largest reinsurers, also active in commercial insurance through Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation has offices across the US, including Armonk, New York.

HeadquartersZurich, SwitzerlandSwitzerland · since 1863 S&P GlobalAA- (very strong), StableFinancial strength · 2025-11-07 Google Maps★ 4.6248 reviews Your experienceLeave a reviewRating from 1 to 5 stars

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About Swiss Re

Swiss Re was established in 1863. Its global headquarters, Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd, is at Mythenquai 50 in Zurich. The group provides reinsurance, commercial insurance and other risk-transfer solutions.

Business lines

Swiss Re writes property and casualty reinsurance, life and health reinsurance, and large commercial risks through Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. It also publishes research on natural catastrophes and insurance markets.

United States

Swiss Re has US offices including Armonk, New York (175 King Street), Alpharetta, Georgia, Boston, Chicago and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Its US reinsurance entity is Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation. For how primary insurers buy protection, see our non-proportional reinsurance guide.

Financial strength and contact

Swiss Re is rated by S&P, Moody's and AM Best. Global headquarters: +41 43 285 2121; the Armonk office number is +1 914 828 8000.

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Key facts

Full legal name: Swiss Re Ltd
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Year founded: 1863
Ownership type: Public (SIX Swiss Exchange: SREN)
S&P Global rating: AA- (very strong), Stable (2025-11-07)
Moody's rating: Aa3 (excellent), Stable (2025-11-10)
AM Best rating: A+ (Superior), Stable (2026-09-17)

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Types of insurance

General liability insurance Commercial property insurance Energy insurance Marine insurance (hull and P&I) Life insurance Health insurance

Company contacts

Global headquarters (Zurich): +41 43 285 2121
Company website: swissre.com

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