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MEAG - A Munich Re Company
Decades of experience, over 130 investment managers and assets under management of over EUR 300 billion make us one of the most significant institutional...
MEAG - A Munich Re Company
Decades of experience, over 130 investment managers and assets under management of over EUR 300 billion make us one of the most significant institutional players in the world of finance. Headquartered in Munich, and with our global offices in New York and Hong Kong, we offer institutional as well as private investors access to our investment expertise in all major asset classes and solutions geared to growth trends. Our versatile know-how in the field of public markets (including equities, bonds, currencies) and alternative assets (real estate, infrastructure, renewable energies and forestry & agriculture) together with our dedicated ESG focus complement each other in tailor-made solutions for our clients. The transfer of competence and knowledge with Munich Re supports us in seizing opportunities and identify risks prematurely. The incessantly dialogue between the interdisciplinary teams leads to holistic assessments of market movements and trends, which form the basis of our long-term performance success. Our core principle and mission is to focus on our clients' interests and objectives in order to achieve their financial goals together. Imprint: https://www.meag.com/imprint.html Legal Notice: https://www.meag.com/legal-notice.html Privacy: https://www.meag.com/privacy.html Privacy LinkedIn: By accessing this site, you agree to the following terms and conditions on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
1999
AUM
$300B – $400B (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Munich
Corporate office
Königinstrasse 28, Munich, 80802, Germany
Additional offices
New York, NY, United States · Hong Kong, China
Principals
Katja Lammert
CEO
Tim Schumacher
CIO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at MEAG?
CIO Tim Schumacher oversees the investment function, with Katja Lammert serving as CEO since February 2024. The firm operates under a delegated authority model: regional heads in New York and Hong Kong make local investment decisions within centrally approved allocation ranges. Munich Re's supervisory board maintains ultimate fiduciary responsibility, but day-to-day portfolio construction sits with MEAG's Munich-based leadership team.
Is MEAG a third-party asset manager or a captive insurance platform?
MEAG is primarily a captive asset manager for Munich Re's proprietary balance sheet, handling the reinsurer's own investable assets. The firm does manage some third-party mandates for European insurers and pension funds, but Munich Re's float constitutes the overwhelming majority of its AUM. This captive structure means MEAG is not subject to the same commercial fundraising cycles or redemption risks as standalone asset managers.
What geographies does MEAG invest in?
MEAG invests across three core regions: Europe (primarily Germany, France, and the UK), North America (US office, industrial, and infrastructure assets), and Asia-Pacific (with a focus on Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia). Its New York office handles US real estate and infrastructure sourcing, while the Hong Kong office covers Asian fixed income and private markets.
Does MEAG invest directly or through external managers?
MEAG uses a hybrid model: direct investments in real estate and infrastructure, direct fixed-income portfolio management in-house, and fund commitments for private equity and niche strategies. The firm co-invests alongside institutional partners on large infrastructure deals — renewable energy platforms and transport assets — while relying on external GPs for venture capital and specialized private equity exposure.
How does Munich Re's reinsurance business affect MEAG's investment posture?
Munich Re's reinsurance cycle creates a counter-cyclical capital advantage: major catastrophe events drive up premiums, swelling the investable float just as other institutional investors face portfolio losses or liquidity constraints. MEAG can deploy this new capital into distressed real estate and dislocated credit markets, a structural feature that distinguishes it from non-insurance allocators.
What is MEAG's appetite for co-investments alongside external GPs?
MEAG actively participates in co-investments, particularly in European infrastructure and US real estate. The firm has co-invested alongside Allianz Capital Partners and AXA IM Alts on large-scale renewable energy and transport infrastructure deals. Its permanent capital base makes it an attractive co-investor for GPs needing long-hold partners.
Does MEAG manage a separate philanthropic or foundation portfolio?
No. MEAG is strictly Munich Re's investment management platform and does not administer a separate philanthropic foundation. Munich Re's corporate social responsibility activities are managed through the Munich Re Foundation, which operates independently of MEAG's investment mandate.
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