Swiss Re And RIQ Partner To Advance Risk Transfer Powered By Data And AI

• Swiss Re and Reinsurance Intelligence Quotient (RIQ) announce strategic collaboration to jointly develop novel capacity solutions, drive risk origination, and build AI-native capabilities
• Strategic collaboration increases Swiss Re's engagement in the UAE and strengthens Abu Dhabi's role as a global centre for reinsurance and finance innovation
• Collaboration leverages Swiss Re's strong data foundation and early adoption of AI

Swiss Re and RIQ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and scale innovative capacity solutions, risk origination opportunities and AI-enabled capabilities across the UAE.

RIQ was launched in June 2025 by global investment company IHC, in partnership with BlackRock and Lunate. Headquartered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), RIQ is building an AI-native reinsurance platform that integrates AI and advanced analytics to improve underwriting accuracy, capacity deployment, and investment management.

Swiss Re and RIQ will collaborate on developing capacity solutions and explore broader areas of cooperation over the medium and long term.

Swiss Re's Group Chief Executive Officer Andreas Berger said: "This collaboration builds on Swiss Re’s deep risk expertise, strong data foundation and early adoption of AI. Together with RIQ, we aim to realise an AI-native reinsurance platform and further strengthen our engagement in this dynamic region. By combining our joint capabilities with the region's strong innovation drive and vibrant insurance market, we can explore novel risk-transfer instruments, creating new ways to support our clients through peak risks."

Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Chairman of RIQ, said: "Artificial intelligence is one of the major global trends driving economic transformation. It is a key engine for enhancing the efficiency, resilience, and adaptability of global systems. We are pleased to launch this strategic collaboration, which brings together Swiss Re's expertise and capabilities with RIQ’s innovation capacity, to establish a strong foundation for an advanced, data-driven insurance ecosystem. This will help support sustainable economic growth and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global centre for advanced and innovative solutions in risk management and reinsurance."

RIQ's Chief Executive Officer Mark Wilson said: "Swiss Re brings unparalleled expertise and a shared belief in what reinsurance can become when capital, data, and technology converge. Together, we aim to accelerate the development of AI-native infrastructure and structured reinsurance solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the market."