Our history

In many ways, Swiss Re's history and the history of reinsurance have been one narrative. For well over 150 years, Swiss Re has been at the forefront of developing risk solutions across the globe. Visit our timeline for more detailed information. In conjunction with our last anniversary, we launched a series of historical publications which provide insights in how today's insurance and reinsurance industries developed.

Our global presence

Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, Swiss Re has operations across the globe, which allows us to meet the diverse needs of our global clients with service in their key markets. This structure also provides our regional clients with the local expertise needed to meet their unique needs. The combination of our local presence and client-centric approach to business is a powerful combination in helping our clients succeed.