CVC joins forces with Swiss Re in RBS insurance bid

"CVC Capital Partners, the Luxembourg-based private equity firm, is reported to have joined forces with Swiss re, the world’s largest reinsurer, to make a bid for the insurance business of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
The unit, which includes the Direct Line, Churchill, Privilege, UKI and NIG brands, was put up for sale during the summer, [...]" (2008-10-20)
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