Swiss Re shares jump on record net income and $1 bln buyback

Vontobel Holding AG

27/02/2026 08:20

** Shares in Swiss Re SRENH.S rise 4.3% after the Swiss reinsurer achieved FY and Q4 results above expectations and announced an additional $1 bln share buyback

**  The group recorded its highest ever group net income due to disciplined underwriting, strong investment results and low claims from natural catastrophes in 2025, Vontobel says

** Vontobel sees all three business units are positioned well after the portfolio review of life and health reinsurance was completed

** The company's announcement of a share buyback of an additional $1 bln in 2026 is also a positive surprise, Vontobel and Zuercher Kantonalbank highlight

** A dividend increase of 9% for 2025 is also above forecasts, Vontobel says

 (Reporting by Bernadette Hogg)

 ((bernadette.hogg@thomsonreuters.com))