FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Reinsurer Munich Re says net profit rose four percent in the second quarter to $1.05 billion despite the company deciding to write its Greek bonds down to market value.

Gross premiums rose nine percent to $16.9 billion, helping offset claims from tornadoes in the United States.

The company also bounced back from a rough first three months of this year.

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