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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>🏢 '''General Re''' is one of the world's largest and most established [[Definition:Reinsurer | reinsurers]], operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway since its acquisition by Warren Buffett in 1998. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the company provides [[Definition:Life reinsurance | life and health]] as well as [[Definition:Property and casualty reinsurance | property/casualty reinsurance]] to [[Definition:Insurance carrier | insurers]] across more than 40 countries, with its property/casualty operations conducted primarily through the General Reinsurance Corporation brand in the United States and through its Cologne-based subsidiary, [[Definition:Gen Re | Gen Re]], in international markets.<br />
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⚙️ General Re writes both [[Definition:Treaty reinsurance | treaty]] and [[Definition:Facultative reinsurance | facultative]] business, offering [[Definition:Quota share reinsurance | quota share]], [[Definition:Excess of loss reinsurance | excess of loss]], and structured solutions to [[Definition:Cedent | ceding companies]]. Its integration into the Berkshire Hathaway group gives it access to extraordinary [[Definition:Capital | capital]] reserves, enabling the company to absorb large [[Definition:Catastrophe loss | catastrophe losses]] without the balance-sheet strain that can affect stand-alone reinsurers. [[Definition:Underwriter | Underwriters]] at General Re are known for disciplined cycle management — the company has historically been willing to shrink its book during periods of soft [[Definition:Reinsurance pricing | pricing]] rather than chase [[Definition:Premium | premium]] volume at inadequate rates, a philosophy reinforced by Berkshire's long-term investment orientation.<br />
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🌐 Within the global reinsurance marketplace, General Re's influence extends well beyond the [[Definition:Reinsurance premium | premiums]] it writes. The firm's actuarial research, [[Definition:Underwriting guidelines | underwriting standards]], and thought leadership — particularly in [[Definition:Life reinsurance | life reinsurance]] and emerging risks — set benchmarks that smaller reinsurers and primary [[Definition:Insurance company | insurers]] frequently reference. Its combination of deep technical expertise, Berkshire Hathaway's financial backing, and a conservative risk culture makes it a preferred counterparty for ceding companies that prioritize [[Definition:Reinsurance security | security]] and long-term relationship stability. General Re's strategic decisions on capacity, pricing, and terms regularly ripple through renewal negotiations across the industry.<br />
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'''Related concepts:'''<br />
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* [[Definition:Reinsurer]]<br />
* [[Definition:Treaty reinsurance]]<br />
* [[Definition:Berkshire Hathaway]]<br />
* [[Definition:Excess of loss reinsurance]]<br />
* [[Definition:Cedent]]<br />
* [[Definition:Property and casualty reinsurance]]<br />
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