Swiss Re Reports 41% Profit Decline

Article Abstract:

Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd. of the United Kingdom posted a 41 percent net profit decline to 1.45 billion Francs from 2.48 billion Francs. Losses were due to spiraling claims for damage by natural disasters last year and increased financing for the reinsurance companies' liability reserve.

United Kingdom, Company Profile, Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd.

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Swiss Re losses raise wider fears: subprime hit spurs worries about insurers' exposure to credit-market turmoil

Article Abstract:

Swiss Reinsurance Co. announced after-tax losses for October 2007 totaling $876.4 mil, due primarily to exposure to the negative effects of subprime credit problems via credit-default swaps. Swiss Re has become one of the first significant subprime-connected losses for a reinsurance firm.

Economic aspects, International aspects, Influence, Swiss Reinsurance Co., Subprime loans

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Swiss Life profit increases 8.5 percent on cost-cutting

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Swiss Life Holding of Switzerland posted an 8.5 percent increase in 2006 net profit to 933 million Swiss Francs ($767.5 million) from 860 million Swiss Francs last year. Strong revenues were aided by cost-cutting and a growing savings products market.

Management dynamics, Management, Company business management, Swiss Life, Company overview

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