China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co. is in talks to invest at least USD 2 billion for a stake in Swiss Re AG as it seeks to build partnerships overseas, according to people familiar with the matter. Swiss Re would also spend USD 500 million to USD 1 billion for a minority stake in China Pacific as part of the deal, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. Discussions are at an advanced stage and an agreement may be reached soon, though talks could still be delayed or fall apart, the people said. Swiss Re said in a statement it has been exploring a potential investment in a sale of new securities by China Pacific. No definitive agreements have been reached, and a deal would depend on factors including whether China Pacific decides to proceed with the offering, according to the statement.