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2 January 2026Reinsurance

Abundant capacity drives pricing down as buyers take control at 1/1: Gallagher Re

The January 1, 2026 reinsurance renewals saw abundant capacity, strong reinsurer profitability and growing alternative capital giving buyers greater leverage on price, even as many remained cautious about pushing for materially more risk transfer.

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