 HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 05, 2020 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Sirius International Insurance Group, Ltd. Nasdaq: SG Sirius Group, the Company, or the Group today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. The Company reported a comprehensive loss of 67 million for the third quarter of 2020 compared to a comprehensive loss of 50 million for the third quarter of 2019. The Company recorded 39 million of pre-tax losses associated with the novel coronavirus COVID-19, net of reinsurance and additional premiums due. Catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums, were 53 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2020, primarily related to Hurricane Laura 29 million, an August Midwest derecho 11 million and California wildfires 10 million. Sirius Group recorded a combined ratio of 115 for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. 