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7 May 2026Reinsurance

Swiss Re top line down 7.3% Q1 as P&C re falls with the prices

Global re/insurance group Swiss Re suffered an 7.3% decline in its top line in its combined P&C operations in the first quarter of 2026, including an 8.5% decline in reinsurance amid falling prices and dwindling demand, but coasted to margin improvement on low cat losses and despite Gulf conflict provisions.

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