Swiss Re reported a 41% fall in net income, down to $1.1bn for 2005.

The reinsurer said the drop in net income was largely due to catastrophe claims of about 1.1 billion $836.6 m.

GWP fell to $23.17 bn in 2005, from $27.80 bn in the previous year.

The combined ratio for 2005 was 108.7%, compared with 97.0% for 2004.

Swiss Re said it expects its acquisition of GE Insurance Solutions to be completed about halfway through 2006. The deal will make Swiss Re the world's largest reinsurer.

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