Swiss Re has completed the acquisition of General Electric's insurance solutions business for $7.8bn in cash and securities plus $1.7bn in assumed debt.

The sale, which includes GE's Employers Reinsurance Corp., gives GE $5.4bn in cash and 33.3m shares of Swiss Re common stock.

The company will own a 9% stake in Swiss Re as a result of the deal.

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