LONDON (Standard&Poor's) Nov. 4, 2008--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that its 'AA-' insurer financial strength and long-term counterparty credit ratings on Zurich-based global reinsurance group Swiss Reinsurance Company (Swiss Re) are unaffected by the group's announcement that it made a net loss after tax of Swiss francs (CHF) 304 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2008. The outlook on all ratings remains stable. When taken in the context of the extreme turbulence seen in financial markets during the third quarter, which has had a heavy impact on the results reported to date for most (re)insurers, the loss reported by Swiss Re is within expectations. The extent of the turbulence seen in financial markets during 2008