Swiss Re: Why the second quarter is traditionally weak

Swiss Re is one of the largest reinsurers in the world and plays a central role in the global insurance system by taking on risks from primary insurers, thus contributing to the stability of the entire market. The business model is based on covering large loss events such as natural disasters, pandemics, or industrial accidents, making Swiss Re heavily dependent on the development of global loss cycles and price levels in the reinsurance market. In phases of rising premiums and tight capacities, the company benefits from higher margins, while large...