s c h e d u l e i v ace limited and subsidiaries s u p p l e m e n t a l i n f o r m a t i o n c o n c e r n i n g r e i n s u r a n c e premiums earned for the years ended december 31 , 2009 , 2008 , and 2007 ( in millions of u.s . dollars , except for percentages ) direct amount ceded to companies assumed from other companies net amount percentage of amount assumed to .
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For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007(in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) Direct Amount Ceded To Other Companies Assumed From Other Companies Net Amount Percentage of Amount Assumed to Net
2009 $15,415 $5,943 $3,768 $13,240 28%
2008 $16,087 $6,144 $3,260 $13,203 25%
2007 $14,673 $5,834 $3,458 $12,297 28%
for the years ended december 31 2009 2008 and 2007 ( in millions of u.s . dollars except for percentages ) direct amount ceded to other companies assumed from other companies net amount percentage of amount assumed to net
2009 $ 15415 $ 5943 $ 3768 $ 13240 28% ( 28 % )
2008 $ 16087 $ 6144 $ 3260 $ 13203 25% ( 25 % )
2007 $ 14673 $ 5834 $ 3458 $ 12297 28% ( 28 % )