Korean Re New Year’s Concert 2025

On January 9, Korean Re hosted the 2025 Korean Re New Year's Concert, celebrating its 11th year as an annual tradition. The event was organized in two segments, with Korean Re executives, employees, and their families in attendance. The first part took place at the Lotte Hotel World Crystal Ballroom, where attendees enjoyed a special video presentation reflecting on memories of the current headquarters, as the company prepares for its upcoming relocation. This was followed by an introduction video of new employees and a welcome address by CEO Jong-Gyu Won.

Following dinner, guests proceeded to the Concert Hall for the second part of the evening. The event featured conductor Jaap van Zweden and the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, with performances including Mendelssohn's “Italian” Symphony, Johann Strauss II's “The Blue Danube,” Sibelius' Violin Concerto, and Elgar's “Nimrod.”

Korean Re Sponsors International Seminar on Climate Risk

Korean Re, in collaboration with the General Insurance Association of Korea, sponsored an international seminar on climate risk, jointly organized by the Korea Insurance Research Institute and POSTECH. Under the theme “How can the insurance industry improve its climate risk management?”, the seminar took place on January 16, 2025 at the Conference Center of the Federation of Korean Industries.

In his welcome address, CEO Jong-Gyu Won emphasized that climate change is not merely a shift in weather patterns but a factor that increases the frequency and severity of natural disasters, significantly impacting the insurance industry. The seminar featured presentations by leading domestic and international scholars, including a presentation by Korean Re's Risk & Capital Solutions Team on physical climate risks.

Korean Re Hosts Maritime Safety Seminar

Korean Re successfully hosted the Maritime Safety Seminar at its head office in Seoul on December 6, 2024, bringing together Korean Re executives, employees, and key figures from the insurance industry.

The seminar served as a platform for industry professionals and experts to discuss market trends and future strategies in cargo, aviation, and hull insurance. Sessions covered cargo and aviation underwriting strategies for 2025, ammonia-powered vessels and eco-friendly maritime initiatives, and the state of the domestic marine insurance market.

The seminar provided a valuable forum for insurance professionals, maritime experts, and policymakers to exchange insights on the latest developments in the insurance market and maritime sustainability.