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Swiss Re CEO: Business Interruption the Biggest Uncertainty as COVID-19 Creates $1.1 Billion First-Half Loss

Swiss Re Ltd. posted a first-half loss of $1.14 billion as the reinsurer booked claims and reserves of $2.5 billion related to COVID-19, with the biggest share of the reserve covering business . . .

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