Strong Underlying Performance Despite Challenges
Swiss Re posted a group net income of $2.2 billion for the first nine months of 2024, despite significant reserving actions and natural catastrophe events.
P&C Re Combined Ratio
The P&C Re nine-month combined ratio was 92.8%, reflecting resilient underwriting results despite the $2.8 billion reserve strengthening.
Corporate Solutions Performance
Corporate Solutions reported a nine-month combined ratio of 89.4%, indicating strong business performance and favorable premium volume developments.
Return on Investments
The return on investments was strong at 3.9% for the first nine months, driven by higher recurring income, which increased by about $400 million year-over-year.
Capital Position
Swiss Re's capital position remains strong with a group SST ratio of 284%, reflecting important methodology updates and reduced sensitivity to interest rate movements.
Life & Health Re Performance
Life & Health Re reported net income of $1.2 billion for the first nine months, driven by enforced margins and recurring investment income, targeting $1.5 billion for the full year.