Munich Re announced today it would boost reserves for its American subsidiary by $1.6 billion to cover U.S. casualty and asbestos policies.

Chief Executive Officer Nikolaus von Bomhard said Munich Re will maintain its targeted return on equity of 12 percent.

Mr. von Bomhard said Princeton, N.J.-based American Re will remain the core for its parent company, the world's largest reinsurer.

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