General Re - Business Overview
Business overview of General Re and its competitive position.
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General Re - Business Overview
General Re operates globally as a reinsurer:
| Segment | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Property Reinsurance | Catastrophes, large losses |
| Casualty Reinsurance | Liability, professional lines |
| Life Reinsurance | Mortality, health |
| Financial Products | Structured risk solutions |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Acquired | December 1998 |
| Purchase Price | ~$16 billion in stock |
| CEO (at acquisition) | Joe Brandon |
| CEO (2008-2016) | Tad |
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