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US investor Warren Buffett takes 3 percent stake in German reinsurer Munich Re Buffett takes stake in Munich ReBERLIN - U.S. investor Warren Buffett holds just over 3 percent of leading reinsurer Munich Re AG, the German company said Tuesday.

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Arab News STRATEGY SESSION: Siemens CEO Peter Loescher at the 2008 Siemens Global Environmental Summit in German reinsurer Munich Re AG said its main role in the proposed Desertec energy project is currently as a catalyst and advisor, but could become a bigger investor and possible German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG said Wednesday it bought a majority stake in two small financial details.

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Shares in German reinsurer Hannover Re advance 6.1 percent as one of the biggest gainers in Frankfurt's midcap index after the company reports a 2008 full-year net loss narrower than the market had expected.

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AP Source: Congressional Budget Office sees 2010 deficit of $1.35 trillion Trading in shares of carmaker Spyker suspended pending press release Surge of last-minute votes expected as Oregon considers higher taxes for businesses, rich Israel's Foreign Ministry accused Turkish leader of fueling anti-Semitism in latest row Oregon's referendum campaigns on whether to tax the rich almost all over but the counting McCain backs Obama plan to trim spending, urges president to veto 'pork-barrel' spending bills S&P lowers Japan's sovereign debt rating outlook due to bloated debt, weak economy Travelers posts higher 4th-qtr profit on no catastrophe costs, higher investments OECD head says Obama's plan for banking reform could prevent new financial crisis US investor Warren Buffett takes 3 percent stake in German reinsurer Munich Re Watchdog investigating Fed secrecy on AIG bailouts that sent billions to big banks With a boost from Obama and a few senators, Bernanke's prospects for a second Fed term improve Zions records lower charges in 4th quarter, narrowing loss; restates 2nd & 3rd quarter results SunTrust shares fall amid downgrades, estimate cuts despite topping Street view in 4th quarter S&T Bancorp 4th-qtr profit drops by more than half as bad loans and investment losses mount

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Corning 4Q profit triples to $740 million on high demand for LCD-TV glass; beats forecast OECD head says Obama's plan for banking reform could prevent new financial crisis US investor W.rren Buffett takes 3 percent stake in German reinsurer Munich Re Toyota plans to sell 8.27 million vehicles worldwide in 2010, up 6 percent on year PROMISES, PROMISES: Obama touts tax breaks for small businesses that add workers Shiseido starts tender offer in $1. 7B deal to buy mineral make-up company Bare Escentuals AK Steel climbs to better-than-expected 4th-quarter profit, sees stronger pricing ahead Steel manufacturer Nucor Corp. expects better 4Q results as economy improves ArcelorMittal to slash 171 jobs over long term in W. Va., citing economic pressures W. Va.

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(In a world with fat tails, you don't want to be writing options, as a banker or a reinsurer is doing.

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From FinanceGates. com, news that Munich Re, the world’s largest reinsurer, is calling for prompt and rigorous measures against global climate change.

Insurance Companies Voicing Concerns about Climate Change 2004

From FinanceGates. com, news that Munich Re, the world’s largest reinsurer, is calling for prompt and rigorous measures against global climate change.

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Berkshire maintains large holdings of stocks and investments in banks and financial companies including Wells Fargo & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and last year amassed a large stake in German reinsurer Munich Re .

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BRK.A) Warren Buffett increased his stake in German reinsurer Munich Re to over 10% and plans to buy more voting rights in the next twelve months.

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