Munich Re's losses slow in second quarter
Munich Re posted a consolidated loss of €210m for the first half of 2011, compared with a profit of €1194m in the same period last year.
The reinsurer recorded an operating loss of €437m (H1 2010 profit €2218m) helped by second quarter operating result of €947m. It blamed the loss for the first quarter on the strong euro, a dividend
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