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Munich Re is a leading global reinsurance company and our news covers its announcements, people moves, results and financial performance, as well as analysis of reinsurance market trends and interviews.
Maistry to succeed Cossette as Chief Executive for L&H, APAC MEA
21st May 2026
Munich Re has appointed Gavin Maistry as Chief Executive for Life and Health (L&H) Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APAC MEA), succeeding Daniel Cossette, who will retire in the second half of 2026 after 19 years with the firm. Maistry is currently Global Chief Actuary, L&H at Munich Re. Before ... Read the full article
2026 cyclone season outlook points to fewer hurricanes but more typhoons: Munich Re
20th May 2026
Munich Re meteorologist and climate expert Anja Rädler said the 2026 cyclone season outlook is clearer than in recent years, with El Niño conditions expected to contribute to a slightly weaker Atlantic hurricane season while increasing the likelihood of a more active typhoon season in the western Pacific. However, according to ... Read the full article
Munich Re CFO confident on handling potential claims inflation from Iran war
12th May 2026
After Munich Re, one of the world's largest reinsurance companies, revealed IBNR reserves of €90 million related to the ongoing conflict in Iran, the company's CFO, Andrew Buchanan, described the figure as cautious as he highlighted Munich Re's three lines of defence. In its results announcement early this morning, Munich ... Read the full article
Munich Re generates Q1’26 net result of €1.7bn as P&C combined ratio improves to 66.8%
12th May 2026
Global reinsurer Munich Re generated a stronger net result of €1.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026 compared with €1.1 billion a year earlier, as the technical result increased by roughly €600 million to €2.7 billion on the back of low major-loss costs in its reinsurance business, which achieved ... Read the full article
Kevin Rethual named CEO of Munich Re Retakaful
5th May 2026
Kevin Rethual has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Munich Re Retakaful, effective 1st June 2026. In his new role, Rethual will be based in Malaysia and report to Owais Ansari, Head of Regional Market Reinsurance MEA at Munich Re. He succeeds Serena Thio, who has played a key role in shaping ... Read the full article
Munich Re AGM approves €24 dividend, CEO cites ‘excellent financial condition’
29th April 2026
At global reinsurer Munich Re's Annual General Meeting (AGM), the above consensus dividend proposal of €24 per share for 2025 was approved, as CEO and Chair of the Board of Management, Christoph Jurecka, noted the company's "excellent financial position" after a record high net result of €6.1 billion in ... Read the full article
James Sanzone appointed Head of Marine Cargo at Munich Re Specialty, NA
17th April 2026
Global reinsurer Munich Re has announced the promotion of James Sanzone to Vice President, Head of Marine Cargo at Munich Re Specialty - North America (MRS-NA). In his new role, Sanzone will continue to lead the development of MRS-NA’s marine cargo offering and the expansion strategy of the team’s admitted capabilities ... Read the full article
Sixfold integrates with Munich Re’s Realytix Zero to automate underwriting workflow
10th April 2026
AI underwriting company Sixfold, has partnered with Munich Re to integrate its technology into the reinsurer’s cloud-based automated underwriting platform, Realytix Zero. Now live, the integration enables Realytix Zero users to incorporate Sixfold’s risk analysis of submissions directly into their products. This creates a complete, AI-driven workflow within the Realytix Zero platform, ... Read the full article
Munich Re names Andreas Moser as Global Head of Credit, Surety & Political Risk Reinsurance
7th April 2026
Munich Re, one of Europe's big four reinsurance companies, has appointed Andreas Moser as Global Head of Credit, Surety and Political Risk Reinsurance, effective April 1st, 2026. Having joined Munich Re in 2004 and the firm's Financial Risks division in 2021, Moser has contributed to the development of new digital business ... Read the full article
Agentic AI poised to shape both offensive and defensive cyber measures: Munich Re
26th March 2026
With the use of agent-based AI becoming mainstream, Munich Re has suggested the technology is poised to shape the scope, speed and precision of offensive and defensive cyber measures alike. The global reinsurer’s recently released report, Cyber Insurance: Risks and Trends 2026, has highlighted a world defined by geopolitical tensions, armed ... Read the full article
Munich Re flags intensifying cyber risk landscape amid geopolitical strains
25th March 2026
With cyber insurance growing ever more relevant and cyber risks intensifying amid powerful geopolitical, technological and economic pressures, Munich Re has urged companies to place equal emphasis on resilience and protection, highlighting the need to deepen insurance penetration and strengthen collaboration to better support insureds and safeguard global economies and ... Read the full article
Achmea secures €8bn longevity reinsurance from Munich Re and Pacific Life Re, advised by Aon
11th March 2026
Achmea and Achmea Pension & Life Insurance, the joint venture between Achmea and Sixth Street established on 1 October 2025, have announced the completion of two longevity reinsurance transactions, executed by Achmea Pension & Life Insurance, that together cover approximately €8 billion in pension liabilities and around half of ... Read the full article
USD.AI & Barker launch insured GPU loan coverage backed by Munich Re
4th March 2026
USD.AI, a decentralised protocol for GPU-backed lending, has partnered with Barker, an institutional risk transfer platform, to provide comprehensive value protection on all GPU collateralised loans. Under the partnership, new GPU loans issued via the USD.AI protocol will receive independent, AI-driven valuations from Barker. These valuations are backed by Munich Re’s ... Read the full article
Munich Re announces leadership transition at Capital Partners unit
2nd March 2026
Munich Re, the global reinsurance and risk management company headquartered in Germany, has announced that Leonie Schubert will assume the role of Global Head of Capital Partners, effective 1 March 2026. From March through June 2026, Schubert will jointly lead the Capital Partners unit alongside August Proebstl, who is set to ... Read the full article
Mosaic and Munich Re introduce AI-specific insurance for developers
27th February 2026
Mosaic Insurance, a specialist insurer, has partnered with Munich Re, an international reinsurer, to offer a new insurance product tailored to the needs of AI providers. The scheme draws on Munich Re’s aiSure platform, a recognised tool for evaluating AI risks, to cover exposures not typically addressed by conventional cyber or ... Read the full article
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