On 12 March 2026, Swiss reinsurer Echo Re received approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to establish a branch in India.
The new entity will be located in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
Through this expansion, the Zurich-based reinsurer aims to reinforce its presence in a key market where it has been underwriting property and casualty as well as specialty lines for more than a decade.





