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Founder Profile

Credit Suisse and Swiss Insurers Consortium

Last reviewed: November 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya

Who is Credit Suisse and Swiss Insurers Consortium?

Credit Suisse and Swiss Insurers Consortium is a founder of Swiss Re, which was founded in 1863.

Company founded
Swiss Re
Founded
1863

Founding Story

Consortium led by Credit Suisse founder Alfred Escher and leading Swiss transport insurers who established Swiss Re in 1863 to provide international reinsurance capacity.

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