NU Online News Service, March 2, 1:13 p.m. EST

Swiss Re said it expects its insured losses from the Feb. 21 earthquake in New Zealand to be approximately $800 million.

The figure, net of retrocession and before taxes, is a preliminary number based on current information, the Zurich, Switzerland-based international insurer said.

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