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Hester surprised at Zurich deal collapse
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RSA group CEO Stephen Hester has confessed his shock at Zurich's decision to break off talks about an acquisition of the company.
Zurich announced yesterday (21 September) it was pulling out of the proposed deal, citing losses it incurred during the third quarter of 2015.
Hester, pictured, told financial news service Bloomberg:
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