Munich Re today issued a “more cautious” profit forecast for 2008, saying its results will be lower than “previously envisioned.”

The firm said it now expects a consolidated profit this year of about EUR600 million ($942 million), compared to EUR1.15 billion ($1.80 billion) for the same period last year.

The reinsurer said the estimate is based upon “very provisional” key figures.

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