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<LEGEND>
Restated Financial Data Schedule for the Periods Ended March 31, 1996, June 30,
 1996, September 30, 1996, December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994.
 

The schedule contains summary financial  information extracted from General Re's
consolidated  balance sheets and  consolidated  statements of income included in
Item 1 of Part I of the March 31, 1998 Form 10-Q.  Reference should also be made
to these financial statements and related notes.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME>General Re Corporation                                           
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