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Swiss Re Places $400 Million US Multiperil Catastrophe Bond for Farmers

Swiss Re Capital Markets closed on a $400 million catastrophe bond covering U.S. named storms, earthquake, severe weather and fire for Farmers Insurance Group. . . .

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