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18 April 2024   Munich Re claims its Asia & Africa units have grown capacity for a ‘leaner on top’ stance.

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27 February 2024   Munich Re leveraged easing of retro market for major rise in coverage across perils.
27 February 2024   The group believes 2024 will more than recoup the two combined ratio points it lost in 2023.
16 February 2024   The reinsurer has invested in private oil and gas company Synergy.
15 February 2024   The policy now covers all main islands with increased payouts using parametric cover.
8 February 2024   Carriers who believe cyber is uninsurable risk making industry irrelevant.
10 January 2024   2023 topped the 10Y average on the force of severe storms, without mega-event.
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