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Swiss Re to set up new Asian HQ in Singapore

To be established in 2018, the new entity will oversee the group's network of reinsurance operations in Asia
Wed, Apr 19, 2017 - 5:50 AM
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Ms Plunkett says Swiss Re's latest move demonstrates its commitment to the Asian region

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IN a sign that Asia continues to provide growth stories companies seek, Swiss Re is increasing its focus on this part of the world by looking to set up a regional headquarters in Singapore in 2018 for its reinsurance business.

Called Swiss Re Asia, the company will be...

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