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Reinsurance capital hits record US$688bn as revenues shrink 6%: Gallagher Re

Underlying margins weakened as softer rates fed through, though Gallagher Re raised its full-year return forecast to 16.5%–17.5%.

By

Joanne Madrid

September 1, 2026

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4 min read

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