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Hedge funds eye reinsurance to boost returns (George Soros)

12/23/2004 12:18:02 PM PST · by Calpernia · 28 replies · 810+ views
AFX ^ | Wednesday December 15, 08:37 PM

SAN FRANCISCO (AFX) -- Seeking new ways to boost returns, some of the largest hedge funds in the world are getting into the reinsurance business. Soros Fund Management, run by billionaire investor George Soros, and $5 billion hedge fund HBK Investments helped start Glacier Re, a new Swiss reinsurer that's expected to begin underwriting risks next month with $300 million in capital. Soros and HBK own about 90 percent of the company, while U.K.-based reinsurance broker Benfield Group (LSE: BFD.L - news) and Glacier Re management own the rest, according to a Benfield spokeswoman. In addition, Ken Griffin's $10 billion,...

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