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Swiss Re reports 85% rise in 9-month profit, helped by low disaster claims

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Posted on November 14, 2025

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Reinsurance company Swiss Re said on Friday that net profit for the first nine months of 2025 rose a better-than-expected 85%, helped by low claims from natural disasters. The net

Swiss Re Sees 85% Surge in 9-Month Profit Amid Low Disaster Claims

Swiss Re's Financial Performance Overview

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Reinsurance company Swiss Re said on Friday that net profit for the first nine months of 2025 rose a better-than-expected 85%, helped by low claims from natural disasters.

Profit Comparison Year-over-Year

The net profit of $4.037 billion in the period compares with a profit of $2.182 billion a year earlier. Analysts had expected a profit of $3.930 billion, according to a consensus forecast.

CEO Insights on Profit Drivers

"After significant large loss events in the first quarter, the second and third quarters benefited from low natural catastrophe losses - this provided a substantial tailwind," said CEO Andreas Berger.

(Reporting by Tom Sims, Editing by Friederike Heine)

Key Takeaways

  • Swiss Re's net profit rose 85% in the first nine months of 2025.
  • The profit increase was aided by low natural disaster claims.
  • Net profit reached $4.037 billion, exceeding analyst expectations.
  • CEO Andreas Berger highlighted the impact of reduced catastrophe losses.
  • Analysts had forecasted a profit of $3.930 billion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is reinsurance?
Reinsurance is a financial arrangement where an insurance company transfers a portion of its risk to another insurer to reduce the likelihood of paying a large obligation resulting from an insurance claim.
What are natural disaster claims?
Natural disaster claims are insurance claims made by policyholders for damages caused by natural events such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and wildfires.
What is net profit?
Net profit is the amount of money that remains after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue. It is a key indicator of a company's profitability.

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