Munich Re Raises 2026 Profit Target to €6.6 Billion
Munich Re lifts its full-year profit forecast after preliminary third-quarter earnings of about €1.7 billion exceeded expectations, helped by lower major claims.
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Munich Re lifts its full-year profit forecast after preliminary third-quarter earnings of about €1.7 billion exceeded expectations, helped by lower major claims.
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