Nov 1 (Reuters) - Swiss Re AG: * SWISS RE CFO SAYS GENERAL EXPECTATION IS THAT REINSURANCE PRICES SHOULD BE STABLE AT THE VERY LEAST IF NOT INCREASING * SWISS RE CFO DECLINES TO COMMENT WHEN ASKED ABOUT REPORTS OF INVESTMENT IN ANBANG * SWISS RE CFO SAYS EXPECT TO SEE FIRMING OF PRICES IN JAPAN OVER NEXT 12 MONTHS * SWISS RE CFO SAYS WE ARE CONSTANTLY SCANNING THE MARKET TO UNDERSTAND IF THERE IS A BUSINESS TO BUILD STRATEGIC OR EARNINGS CAPABILITIES FOR THE GROUP THROUGH M&A * SWISS RE CFO SAYS ON M&A RECENT TRANSACTIONS SEEM RELATIVELY EXPENSIVE TO US * SWISS RE CFO SAYS FAIRLY CONFIDENT AT THE MOMENT OF 99 PERCENT COMBINED RATIO TARGET FOR 2018 Further company coverage:
EXPECTATION has predicted reinsurance prices will remain stable or even increase in the foreseeable future. The company also declined to comment on whether it is planning to invest in embattled Chinese insurer Reuters . Chinese authorities have reportedly been seeking out an investor for US after seizing control of the company Nov 1 .