Search for: Search menu Press Releases NOVEMBER 2021 TransRe Supports National Coastal Resilience Fund 2022 Grants $39.5m in Conservation Grants to Support Coastal Resilience Projects in 28 States and US Territories AUGUST 2021 TransRe Appoints CEO of FAIRCO Christopher O'Gwen to Lead Continued Insurance Growth JULY 2021 TransRe Appoints ESG Leader New Role to Focus on Driving ESG Initiatives and Reporting Requirements JULY 2021 TransRe Announces Casualty Promotion Promotion Will Support Continued Growth, Customer Service and Insights JULY 2021 TransRe Announces Global Professional Liability Leadership Promotions Support Continued Growth, Customer Service and Portfolio Insights JULY 2021 TransRe Announces Promotions Within International Division Promotions Support Continued Growth, Customer Service JULY 2021 TransRe Restructures Asia Pacific Business Unit Promotions Support Continued Regional Growth, Customer Service JULY 2021 TransRe Announces New Underwriting Organization Appointments Sharpen Portfolio Analysis and Consistency, While Maintaining Client/Broker Relationships MAY 2021 TransRe's Letter to Our Customers and Brokers Letter from Kenneth Brandt, President & Chief Executive Officer of TransRe MARCH 2021 TransRe Announces President and Chief Executive Officer Succession Ken Brandt Assumes Roles From Mike Sapnar MARCH 2021 TransRe Supports NCRF 2021 Project Request National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announces $34m Grants Available NOVEMBER 2020 TransRe Supports National Coastal Resilience Fund 2021 Grants $37m in New Grants to Support Coastal Resilience Projects in 25 States and US Territories NOVEMBER 2020 Integral Announces Cornerstone Investor TransRe is a Strategic Partner of Integral OCTOBER 2020 Attune Launches New Business Owners’ Cover Request TransRe Leads Reinsurance Program MARCH 2020 TransRe Supports NCRF 2020 Project Request National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announces $31m Grants Available FEBRUARY 2020 Hippo Expands Reinsurance Panel TransRe Joins Panel of Reinsurers to Support Hippo's Plans of Expansion JANUARY 2020 TransRe Announces Energy Analytics Collaboration Allphins Will Deliver Portfolio Monitoring and Aggregate Management Solution JANUARY 2020 TransRe Announces Promotions, Adjusts Underwriting Teams TransRe has a New Underwriting Structure and Promoted A Number of Key Leaders DECEMBER 2019 TransRe Completes Planned Toronto Leadership Change Stephanie Russell Appointed Canadian Chief Agent NOVEMBER 2019 TransRe Supports National Coastal Resilience Fund 2020 Grants $30m in New Grants to Support Coastal Resilience Projects in 23 States and US Territories SEPTEMBER 2019 Blue Marble Expands Weather Index Programs UN World Food Programme adopts Blue Marble Indices For Africa Colombian Coffee Farmers Benefit From Expanded Coverage, Lower Rates AUGUST 2019 TransRe Promotes Andy Taylor New CUO Role Will Support Regional CUOs and Underwriting Consistency AUGUST 2019 TransRe Announces Leadership Appointments. Regional and Business Development Changes Will Support Continued Growth. JULY 2019 TransRe Strengthens European Presence. TransRe Europe S.A. domiciled in Luxembourg to support our long term commitment to customers and brokers in the region. APRIL 2019 TransRe Creates New Roles To Accelerate Agriculture & Parametric Solutions Initiatives. Bill Naftel and Gabor Janki To Support Business Units As They Pursue And Develop Opportuntities. APRIL 2019 TransRe Announces Latin America Leadership Changes Javier Vijil To Become Non-Executive Chairman Of Region, Remain On TransRe Board. APRIL 2019 TransRe Supports NCRF 2019 Project Request National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announces $29m Grants Available. JANUARY 2019 TransRe Co-Sponsors Cyber Research Project Global Ransomware Attack Could Cause Up To $193 billion economic loss, $27 billion insured loss. NOVEMBER 2018 TransRe Partners with Analytics Firm Concirrus TransRe and Concirrus will develop data-driven marine reinsurance products and services together. NOVEMBER 2018 TransRe invests in New Paradigm Underwriters TransRe announced an investment in New Paradigm Underwriters (“New Paradigm”), a Florida-based developer of parametric insurance and risk transfer solutions. NOVEMBER 2018 TransRe Makes Commitment To The National Coastal Resilience Fund TransRe and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announce New Conservation Partnership to Support Coastal Resilience, Protecting Local Communities and Enhancing Natural Habitats. SEPTEMBER 2018 TransRe To Strengthen European Presence Luxembourg Subsidiary Supports Long Term Commitment To Region's Customers and Brokers. AUGUST 2018 TransRe Secures Exclusive Renewal Rights From Maiden Re Hires U.S. Treaty Team, strengthens commitment to customer segments. APRIL 2018 TransRe Hong Kong Team Maintains Strong Leadership Fiona Au to replace Peter Ho as Hong Kong General Manager. APRIL 2018 TransRe Strengthens North America Property Treaty Team Ben Hodge and John Fugit Appointed to Support Key Initiatives. APRIL 2018 TransRe Appoints New Member of Business Development Team Tony Izzo joins Kyle Rhodes to expand global broker support. APRIL 2018 TransRe Appoints New Head of Global Cyber Liability Elizabeth Geary to continue development of global portfolio and analytics. DECEMBER 2017 TransRe Celebrates 40th Anniversary Event On December 6, 2017, TransRe celebrated 40 years of success and prosperity at the regal Gotham Hall in New York City. JULY 2017 TransRe Appoints Global Head of Business Development Kyle Rhodes will work to enhance and develop global customer and broker relationships. JULY 2017 TransRe Hosts Bucharest Liability Breakfast Customer and broker discussion focuses on construction exposures. JUNE 2017 TransRe Co-hosts 2017 Shanghai Forum Focus is insurance support for economic growth. APRIL 2017 TransRe Hosts 2017 Munich Forum Focus is latest technology developments and insurance implications. MARCH 2017 TransRe Hosts Warsaw Liability Breakfast Latest roundtable focuses on construction exposures. OCTOBER 2016 TransRe Appoints Head Of North Asia Senior executive Zheqiang ‘Al’ Xie will enhance the company’s existing leadership team in the region. AUGUST 2016 A.M. Best Upgrades TransRe A.M. Best has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) to “aa-“ from “a+” of Transatlantic Reinsurance Company, TransRe Zurich Ltd., TransRe London Limited, Fair American Insurance and Reinsurance Company and Fair American Select Insurance Company. The outlook of each rating has been revised to stable from positive. JULY 2016 Gen Re And TransRe Form Exclusive Broker Market Underwriting Relationship TransRe will manage Gen Re’s broker market treaty business in the U.S. and Canada for an initial period of 5 years. Press Release Broker Letter Factsheet JUNE 2016 TransRe Co-Hosts 3rd Annual Shanghai Forum Local regulators, industry bodies and academics join discussion of risk management’s role in Shanghai’s development as an international insurance and reinsurance center. MAY 2016 TransRe Supports Cyber Risk Management (CyRiM) Project in Singapore We join the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, and four industry partners to support Nanyang Technological University’s cybersecurity research and development. MAY 2016 Munich Liability Forum We host our third discussion with local customers, brokers and academics. APRIL 2016 Reinsurance Association Of America Elects 2016/17 Officers TransRe CEO, Mike Sapnar, has been elected to serve as chair of the RAA’s Board of Directors. In addition, he remains Chair of the RAA’s Council of Reinsurers and Brokers. OCTOBER 2015 TransRe Sidecar Support Exceeds $350 Million As reported in the industry publication Trading Risk, TransRe’s “more than $350mn of sidecar capacity [makes] it a significant player in the market” and “The total…puts it near the top of the list for sidecar sponsors.” SEPTEMBER 2015 TransRe Co-Hosts Shanghai Development Forum Local regulators, industry bodies and academics join discussion focused on the development of Shanghai as an international insurance and reinsurance center. JUNE 2015 International Management Seminar We host customers and staff for a week-long training and discussion program. FEBRUARY 2015 Blue Marble Microinsurance We have announced the winning name for the microinsurance venture incubator. JANUARY 2015 Microinsurance Venture Incubator Announced We’ve joined a global consortium to bring microinsurance solutions to the underserved of the world. DECEMBER 2014 Dubai Office Opens* We open a new office in Dubai to better serve our regional customers. OCTOBER 2014 Shanghai Catastrophe Risks Forum We host our first international symposium in China. JUNE 2014 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act We contribute to the ongoing debate. DECEMBER 2013 TransRe London Limited We form a new subsidiary to better serve our customers. NOVEMBER 2013 Singapore We open our new office to serve customers in south and Southeast Asia. JULY 2013 Teen Cancer America We’re pleased to announce that we’re major sponsors of this important program. 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