Swiss Re Suffers $1.1 Billion Loss on Coronavirus Claims

  • Firm had $2.5 billion of virus claims, reserves in first half
  • Sale of ReAssure unit to Phoenix Group has completed
Swiss Re headquarters in Zurich.

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Swiss Re reported a net loss of about $1.1 billion in the first half, driven by claims related to the coronavirus pandemic.