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Munich Re Discloses €2.5 Billion Private Credit Exposure Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

May 12, 2026
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Munich Re Discloses €2.5 Billion Private Credit Exposure Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

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Munich Re CFO Andrew Buchanan confirmed the firm holds up to €2.5 billion in private credit, representing 1% of its total portfolio. While German regulator BaFin is increasing oversight of insurer exposure to private debt, Munich Re maintains its investments are limited to high-quality, senior secured assets, mirroring similar low-exposure disclosures from Hannover Rueck.

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