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27 July 2026Reinsurance

Munich Re defies expectations, claims 5.5% Q2 annual profit growth

Global reinsurance group Munich Re will likely post second quarter earnings nearly a quarter above market expectations and 5.5% above the prior year period, led by low cat losses, “pleasing” P&C Re operating results and investment gains, management said in a pre-release to the still-pending financial release.

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