Reinsurance buyers find choice and flexibility at 1.1 as capacity expands, says Gallagher Re
Reinsurance buyers were presented with a wider range of options and opportunities at the 1 January 2026 renewals as rising capital and strong competition drove further market softening, according to a new report from reinsurance broker Gallagher Re
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