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Munich Re. Thomas Blunck will lead reinsurance No Life in Europe and Latin America
Publication: ECO
Author: ECO Seguros
Source published: 22/10/2026, 17:07:59 UTC
Briefing created: 23/10/2026, 01:10:38 UTC
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Briefings
Munich Re will appoint Thomas Blunck as CEO of Non-Life Reinsurance in Europe and Latin America starting November 1, 2026, succeeding Clarisse Kopff after four years. Blunck, 61, has led the group since 1999 and previously chaired the Reinsurance Committee since January 2023. The change follows a mutual agreement to reduce the board size, with no immediate successor named.
Key points
- Thomas Blunck will assume CEO of Non-Life Reinsurance in Europe and Latin America on November 1, 2026.
- Blunck has led Munich Re since 1999 and chaired the Reinsurance Committee since January 2023.
Context
This leadership transition occurs within Munich Re's restructuring efforts, where the board size is reduced following a mutual agreement between management and shareholders. Blunck's appointment follows four years of his tenure as CEO of the German group.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single announcement from Reinsurance News dated October 2026. No successor candidate is named, and the specific reasons for the board reduction beyond the mutual agreement are not detailed.
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