19 February 2016Insurance

IAG agrees reinsurance deal with Berkshire Hathaway over Canterbury earthquakes

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has announced an innovative reinsurance transaction with US holding company Berkshire Hathaway that mitigates the group’s exposure to the Canterbury earthquakes and asbestos related liabilities.

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