BRIEF-QBE Insurance says FY net loss $254 mln

Feb 25 (Reuters) - QBE Insurance Group Ltd QBE.AX :

* QBE 2013 results QBE.AX

* FY net loss $254 million versus net profit of $761 million a year ago

* Says final dividend 12.0 Australian cents per security

* Says FY revenue from ordinary activities down 7% to $19.44 billion

* FY cash profit was $761 million compared with $1,042 million last year

* Sees 2014 gross written premium in the range of US$16.8 billion - US$17.3 billion

* Sees 2014 net earned premium in the range of US$14.7 billion - US$15.2 billion

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