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Munich Re's share buyback program, initiated May, targets a € 1 billion ($1.4 billion) repurchase by April 2011.

Buffett Goes Reinsurance Bottom-Fishing Hester Plumridge 2010

Mr. Buffett's stake is valued at around € 2.1 billion ($2.94 billion), based on Munich Re's current market capital.

Buffett Raises Stake in Munich Re William Launder 2010

The restructuring efforts that followed Berkshire Hathaway's financial aid, which included a series of top management and board changes, has since prompted S & P to revise the outlook of Swiss Re's single-A rating upward, increasing chances that the Swiss company will soon regain a double-A rating, which could allow it to attract more business.

Swiss Re to Repay Buffett Bond Goran Mijuk 2010

The lead plaintiff is a pension fund that purchased shares of Swiss Re's common stock on a foreign exchange.

Judge Throws Out Suit Against Swiss Re Chad Bray 2010

Swiss Re said the ratings outlook revision "is a strong signal," reflecting S & P's view that Swiss Re's financial strength has recovered considerably, thanks primarily to the speed and effectiveness of the company's de-risking measures and the resilience of its franchise.

Swiss Re to Repay Buffett Bond Goran Mijuk 2010

In the quarter, Hannover Re's bill for the floods in Queensland, aviation accidents and a marine fire was around €89 million.

Investments, Premiums Lift Hannover Re Ulrike Dauer 2011

Munich Re's quarterly net fell by 63% as earnings from investments declined and a weak euro cut into the profit.

What's News— 2011

Munich Re's forecast of a profit for the full year assumed up to €1 billion in claims for large disasters in the second half.

Munich Re Profit Slumps Ulrike Dauer 2011

Given Swiss Re's comfortable capital cushion, some analysts had expected the company to announce a share buyback.

Swiss Re Falls to Net Loss After Loan Repayment Anita Greil 2011

The lead plaintiff is a pension fund that purchased shares of Swiss Re's common stock on a foreign exchange.

Financial Briefing Book: Oct. 5 2010