Swiss Re remains top: Dow Jones

Swiss Re remains the insurance industry sector leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the second consecutive year and the ninth time since 2004.

The company was particularly recognised for its work with several partners from the public and the private sector to research and develop solutions that address the risk needs of urban and rural communities. In addition, DJSI highlighted that the number of transactions screened for sustainability risks has doubled.

Michel Liès, Swiss Re's Group Chief Executive Officer says: "We are proud to be recognised by the DJSI. Sustainability is core to the re/insurance business and the foundation of long-term financial performance. We will continue to create innovative solutions that help our clients and society at large to tackle major sustainability-related risks. We take pride in this work and look forward to doing more. The cost of natural disasters and other risks grows each year while the share insured falls farther and farther behind. Helping to close this protection gap is good for Swiss Re, its shareholders, and for society at large."