China Re posts Q1 profit

"China Re, Asia’s largest reinsurer, this week reported its first quarter results with a profit if 1.58 billion yuan ($231 million).
This is compared to a 3.14 billion yuan loss for the same period during 2008.
Increased investment returns were the main driver behind the increase, together with a 30% rise in reinsurance premiums.
Total premium income reached [...]" (2009-4-25)
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