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Hannover Re: E+S Rückversicherung anticipates continued growth overall in a stable market environment in Germany for 2026

E+S Rückversicherung AG, the Hannover Re subsidiary responsible for the Group's German business, is looking ahead with optimism to the coming 2026 financial year. Despite emerging signs of a softening market environment in property and casualty reinsurance, the company anticipates continued growth overall in a stable market environment for its upcoming 1 January renewals.






The acquisition of Business Lease in the Czech Republic and Slovakia to strengthen KBC Group’s position in Central Europe

Business Lease Group BV, part of AutoBinck Group NV and ČSOB Leasing Czech Republic and ČSOB Leasing Slovakia, both respective part of KBC Group's Czech and Slovak divisions announced the signing of a binding agreement for the acquisition of all shares (100%) of Business Lease s.r.o. (“Business Lease Czech Republic”) and Business Lease Slovakia s.r.o. (“Business Lease Slovakia”).







CLAIM THE FUTURE Conference – Sofia, 4 November | Agenda Now Live!

The 2025 edition of the International Conference on Insurance Claims – CLAIM THE FUTURE will take place on 4 November in Sofia, bringing together an exceptional lineup of industry leaders and innovators. The conference will explore how insurers can transform claims from a cost burden into a strategic advantage — a true driver of customer trust, brand value, and operational excellence.





ARMENIA: MTPL loss ratio at end September was 75.2%

The MTPL loss ratio in the Armenian insurance market has been declining since 2025, reaching 75.2% for the first nine months of the year (vs 79.4% a year earlier), according to data from the Armenian Bureau of Motor Insurers, ArmInfo reports.