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World’s second-largest reinsurer ends talks with one of the world’s largest tech investors. SoftBank's array of new economy companies could have helped Swiss Re meet the challenge of change.

Half of the $943 million block trade is taken up by Swiss Re, giving it a 9.4% stake in the company at a time when analysts say the Chinese life insurance sector is undergoing a positive re-rating.

The global reinsurance company spends $79 million to acquire 25% of VinaRe, forging a technical alliance with Vietnam's only reinsurance firm.

The insurance company bundles $100 million of earthquake and cyclone exposures into variable rate notes issued in the US.