Swiss Re Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Alexander Andreas Berger
Chief executive officer
US$8.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 22.17% |
| CEO tenure | 2yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.004% |
| Management average tenure | 4.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 02
SREN: Softer Reinsurance Conditions Will Pressure Earnings Quality And Future P E Multiples
Analysts have trimmed their Swiss Re fair value estimate from CHF 116.56 to CHF 113.98 and lowered price targets toward CHF 135 and below. This reflects updated views on softer reinsurance conditions, a slightly higher discount rate and a different balance between muted revenue growth and higher projected profit margins, with a reduced future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Jun 16
SREN: Fairly Valued Shares Will Face Softer Cycle And Catastrophe Risk
The analyst price target for Swiss Re has been trimmed slightly, with the updated fair value moving from CHF 128.79 to CHF 127.83 as analysts factor in revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples following a series of recent target cuts and a downgrade on the stock. Analyst Commentary on Swiss Re Recent research on Swiss Re reflects a mix of cautious and more constructive views, with several firms trimming price targets and at least one high profile downgrade.
Narrative Update • Jun 02
SREN: Soft Cycle Concerns Expected To Re Rate Catastrophe Exposure Potential
Analysts have trimmed the Swiss Re fair value estimate from CHF 146.65 to CHF 145.49 after several firms cut their price targets into a CHF 112 to CHF 145 range, citing concerns that soft cycle pressures may not be fully captured in current earnings expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Swiss Re reflects a mixed backdrop, but there are still some constructive signals for investors to weigh.Narrative Update • May 17
SREN: Buybacks And Earnings Quality Are Expected To Drive Re Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed Swiss Re price targets, with cuts such as CHF 8 and CHF 5.64 featuring in recent research, and the updated CHF 146.65 fair value reflects small tweaks to assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Swiss Re shows a cluster of price target trims, but the range of views is not one sided.Analysis Article • May 11
Swiss Re AG Just Beat EPS By 28%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Swiss Re AG ( VTX:SREN ) last week reported its latest first-quarter results, which makes it a good time for investors...Narrative Update • May 01
SREN: Fairly Valued Shares Will Balance Buybacks Dividend And Modest Multiple Reset
Analysts have slightly reduced the Swiss Re price target from CHF 118 to CHF 145, reflecting updated assumptions around a fair value of CHF 128.79, modestly revised revenue growth forecasts, and a higher profit margin outlook combined with a slightly lower future P/E of 12.16. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Swiss Re has involved modest downward adjustments to price targets, paired with differing views on how much upside remains at current levels.Narrative Update • Apr 17
SREN: Buybacks And Earnings Guidance Will Drive Future Re Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed the Swiss Re price target by CHF 2 to reflect slightly adjusted fair value assumptions after recent target cuts to CHF 118 and CHF 145, as well as a downgrade from another firm. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Swiss Re has tilted more cautious on headline price targets, but there are still constructive signals you can pull out of the updates.Narrative Update • Apr 02
SREN: Buybacks And Earnings Guidance Will Support Future Re Rating Potential
Narrative update overview The analyst price target for Swiss Re has been revised lower by CHF 10 to CHF 145. Analysts cite updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and valuation multiples as reflected in recent Street research.Narrative Update • Mar 19
SREN: Shares Will Balance Dividend Upside With Cautious Earnings Multiple Reset
Analysts have trimmed the blended Swiss Re price target, citing lower revenue growth expectations, a higher profit margin assumption, and a slightly lower future P/E. Newer Street targets have moved to CHF 118 and CHF 145, compared with earlier levels of CHF 120, CHF 130, and CHF 155.Narrative Update • Mar 05
SREN: Buybacks And Income Guidance Will Support Future Re Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed their Swiss Re price targets, with one key target moving to CHF 120 from CHF 130, reflecting slightly higher discount rate assumptions and modest changes to growth and margin forecasts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Swiss Re is mixed, with one large U.S. bank lowering its view and another major broker trimming its price target while maintaining a cautious stance.Narrative Update • Feb 18
SREN: Shares Will Balance Cautious Cycle With AI Partnership And Earnings Targets
Analysts have reduced their Swiss Re price targets, with one firm lowering its target from CHF 130 to CHF 120. The change reflects updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.Narrative Update • Feb 04
SREN: Shares Will Reflect Cautious Cycle, Tighter Peer Premium And AI Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Swiss Re from CHF 133.89 to CHF 127.37, reflecting lower assumed revenue growth, a reduced future P/E multiple of 13.40, and a slightly higher profit margin outlook. Together, these factors support a more cautious price target stance following recent research updates and the latest downgrade headlines.Narrative Update • Jan 21
SREN: AI Partnership And Income Guidance Will Support Re Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Swiss Re to CHF 156.55 from CHF 170.42. This reflects updated assumptions for lower revenue growth and profit margins, alongside a higher future P/E and discount rate.Narrative Update • Jan 06
SREN: Re Rating Toward Peers Will Face Pressure From Earnings Delivery
Analysts have raised their price target for Swiss Re to CHF 125 from CHF 116.56, reflecting updated assumptions that include a higher discount rate, revised revenue growth and profit margin inputs, and a new future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary The recent price target reset to CHF 125 comes alongside more cautious commentary from bearish analysts who question how Swiss Re is currently valued versus some of its closest European peers.Narrative Update • Dec 20
SREN: Shares Will Track Softer Reinsurance Cycle And Narrowing Peer Premium
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Swiss Re by about CHF 9 to reflect slightly lower long term revenue growth, a modestly reduced profit margin outlook, and a lower assumed future P E multiple, as the reinsurance market is expected to soften into 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Swiss Re reflects a more balanced and selective stance, with enthusiasm around the group s execution giving way to greater scrutiny of valuation and cycle risk.Narrative Update • Dec 06
SREN: Shares Will Likely Track Softer Reinsurance Cycle And Peer Discount Dynamics
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Swiss Re to CHF 142.85 from CHF 143.79, reflecting slightly higher revenue growth assumptions, offset by a marginally lower profit margin and modestly reduced future valuation multiples amid a softening reinsurance market and concerns that the stock should trade at a discount to certain European peers. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates highlight a shift in sentiment around Swiss Re, with valuation concerns and expectations for a softer reinsurance market driving more cautious stances.Narrative Update • Nov 22
SREN: Shares Will Likely Remain Sensitive To Reinsurance Market Uncertainty
Swiss Re's analyst price target has been reduced by analysts from CHF 144.93 to CHF 143.79, reflecting cautious sentiment. Recent downgrades highlight concerns over valuation and expectations for a softening reinsurance market.Analysis Article • Nov 19
Swiss Re AG Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For Next Year
Shareholders might have noticed that Swiss Re AG ( VTX:SREN ) filed its third-quarter result this time last week. The...Narrative Update • Nov 05
SREN: Shares Will Face Ongoing Pressure If Sector Pricing Weakens Further
Analysts have modestly increased their fair value estimate for Swiss Re, raising the price target from CHF 142.39 to CHF 144.93. This change reflects ongoing adjustments to relative valuation and expectations for profit margins, even with a less favorable market backdrop.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Reconsider Swiss Re as Price Target Falls Amid Market Concerns and Valuation Shift
Analysts have adjusted Swiss Re's price target downward from CHF 143 to CHF 125, citing concerns over relative valuation and expectations of a softening reinsurance market. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst research on Swiss Re highlights a shift in sentiment, with both optimistic and cautious perspectives emerging following the updated price target and outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Expanding Natural Catastrophe Risks And Urbanization Will Reshape Reinsurance Prospects
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Swiss Re slightly, from CHF 140.27 to CHF 141.76. They cite a softer reinsurance market outlook and valuation pressures as key factors behind the change.Analysis Article • Sep 13
Should You Be Adding Swiss Re (VTX:SREN) To Your Watchlist Today?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Narrative Update • Sep 12
Expanding Natural Catastrophe Risks And Urbanization Will Reshape Reinsurance Prospects
Swiss Re’s fair value estimate was marginally lowered as analysts weighed improved revenue growth forecasts against a significantly lower future P/E multiple, resulting in a slight reduction of the consensus price target to CHF140.27. What's in the News California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing legislation to inject $18B into the state's wildfire fund, nearly doubling its resources, following major wildfires in Los Angeles County earlier this year (Bloomberg, 2025-07-30).Analysis Article • Aug 17
Swiss Re AG Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
SWX:SREN 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Swiss Re's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Last week...
New Narrative • Feb 15
Strengthened US Liability Reserves Will Reduce Risk And Support Future Earnings
Strengthening U.S. liability reserves and disciplined underwriting in P&C support enhanced stability and sustainable revenue growth.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$5b |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$8m | US$2m | US$5b |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$5b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$4b |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$7m | US$1m | US$3b |
Compensation vs Market: Alexander Andreas's total compensation ($USD7.97M) is above average for companies of similar size in the Swiss market ($USD5.94M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Alexander Andreas's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Alexander Andreas Berger (60 yo)
2yrs
Tenure
US$7,971,673
Compensation
Mr. Alexander Andreas M. Berger is Group Chief Executive Officer of Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd. since July 2024. Mr. Berger has M.B.A. in Business Administration from Université Paris Dauphine - Paris I...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Chief Executive Officer | 2yrs | US$7.97m | 0.0039% CHF 1.5m | |
| Group Chief Financial Officer | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Group Chief Investment Officer and Co-Head Client Solutions & Analytics of Swiss Re Asset Management | 3.3yrs | no data | 0.0017% CHF 661.6k | |
| Head of Investor Relations | 5.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Group Chief Legal Officer and Head of Legal & Compliance | 17.5yrs | no data | 0.021% CHF 8.2m | |
| Head of Media Relations & Corporate Reporting Group Communications | no data | no data | no data | |
| Group Chief People Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Head of the Middle East & Africa business | 7.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer | 4.5yrs | no data | 0.00082% CHF 317.2k | |
| Head of Americas Public Sector Solutions Team | 5.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Head of Communications Strategy & Insights Communications | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Economist of Americas | no data | no data | no data |
4.5yrs
Average Tenure
56.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: SREN's management team is considered experienced (4.5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honorary Chairman | 5.3yrs | US$1.42m | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Vice Chairman & Lead Independent Director | 9.3yrs | US$542.81k | 0.011% CHF 4.4m | |
| Non-Executive & Independent Director | 8.3yrs | US$1.02m | 0.0042% CHF 1.6m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 9.3yrs | US$4.29m | 0.012% CHF 4.6m | |
| Non-Executive & Independent Director | 6.3yrs | US$700.60k | 0.0034% CHF 1.3m | |
| Non-Executive Independent Director | 1.3yrs | US$473.38k | no data | |
| Non-Executive & Independent Director | 9.3yrs | US$631.17k | 0.0041% CHF 1.6m | |
| Non-Executive & Independent Director | 2.3yrs | US$416.57k | 0.00029% CHF 112.2k | |
| Non-Executive Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Non Executive Director | 3.3yrs | US$378.70k | 0.00073% CHF 282.4k | |
| Non-Executive Director | 3.3yrs | US$598.35k | 0.00026% CHF 100.6k | |
| Non-Executive & Independent Director | 6.3yrs | US$672.83k | 0.0025% CHF 963.4k |
5.8yrs
Average Tenure
61yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: SREN's board of directors are considered experienced (5.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/22 17:48 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Swiss Re AG is covered by 32 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Markus Mayer | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Ivan Bokhmat | Barclays |
| Michael Huttner | Berenberg |