Zurich, 10 April 2026 – Swiss Re's shareholders approved a dividend of USD 8.00 per share and elected Jean‑Jacques Henchoz as a new member of the Board of Directors at today's Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Distribution of the dividend
Shareholders approved the Board of Directors' proposal to pay an ordinary dividend of USD 8.00 per share for the 2025 financial year. The dividend will be paid in Swiss francs, converted from US dollars, out of voluntary profit reserves, with distribution from 16 April 2026 onwards. Swiss Re shares will be traded ex-dividend from 14 April 2026.
Elections to the Board of Directors
Shareholders elected Jean-Jacques Henchoz as a new member of the Board of Directors for one term of office until completion of the next AGM. They also re-elected all proposed members of the Board of Directors, as well as all proposed members of the Compensation Committee, each for one term of office until completion of the next AGM.
Swiss Re's Chairman Jacques de Vaucleroy said: "I would like to thank our shareholders for their continued support and confidence in the Board of Directors, and congratulate Jean-Jacques Henchoz on his election to the Board of Directors."
Additional voting results and information
Further proposals submitted by the Board of Directors that were approved at today's AGM included:
Detailed voting results and the minutes of the AGM are available on Swiss Re's website. The link also provides access to the speeches delivered by the Chairman and the Group CEO.
Financial calendar
7 May 2026 First quarter 2026 results
6 August 2026 Half-year 2026 results
5 November 2026 Nine-month 2026 results
26 February 2027 Full-year 2026 results