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SERBIA: the Association of Serbian Insurers signs a Cooperation Agreement with the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and the Serbian Banking Association
The Association of Serbian Insurers has signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and the Serbian Banking Association, which envisages joint work on the development of the financial services market, the Association said on its website.
S&P upgrades Triglav Group’s ratings to A+
S&P Global Ratings upgraded the financial strength and issuer credit ratings of Triglav Group and thereby of its parent company Zavarovalnica Triglav and the Group member Pozavarovalnica Triglav Re from "A" to "A+", the Group said in its press release.
LIVE FROM BATUMI: Insights and innovations at the International Insurance Conference of Georgia 2025 – DAY 2
Mariam KOSHORIDZE, Head of Consumer Protection and Financial Education Division, Legal Department, Insurance State Supervision Service, Georgia
LIVE FROM BATUMI: Insights and innovations at the International Insurance Conference of Georgia 2025
As the sun rises over Batumi, on the eastern coast of the Black Sea, 2025 edition of the International Insurance Conference of Georgia kicks off today, June 12, bringing together industry leaders, regulators, and innovators from 18 markets across the globe to discuss the future of the insurance sector.
Allianz-Țiriac takes over Allianz-Țiriac Unit’s portfolio, consolidating its position in the local market
Allianz-Țiriac Asigurări, the Romanian subsidiary of the German Allianz Group,received the necessary approvals from the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) for the transfer of its portfolio to Allianz-Țiriac Unit (formerly Gothaer Asigurări Reasigurări) in the context of the merger through absorption.
Anti-money laundering consultation: Insurance Europe calls for a proportionate risk-based approach to EU regulatory standards
Insurance Europe has responded to the European Banking Authority’s (EBA) consultation on proposed Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) aimed at strengthening the EU’s anti-money laundering (AML) framework.
Storms and floods wreak havoc in Romania: Over 4,200 claims filed in the first five months of 2025
More than 4,200 insurance claims were filed by individuals and businesses with UNSAR (The National Association of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies in Romania) member insurers in the first five months of 2025, all linked to damage caused by severe storms and floods.
STATISTICS: UKRAINE, 1Q2025: insurers' activities remained stable, and the sector was profitable
The Ukrainian insurance market grew by 32.87% to UAH 15.40 billion (EUR 344.33 million) in 1Q2025, including UAH 1.40 billion collected in life insurance and UAH 14.00 billion in non-life insurance, according to data published by the National Bank (NBU).
STATISTICS: BELARUS, 1Q2025: 66% of all claims paid in voluntary insurance
In 1Q2025, the insurance market in Belarus amounted to BYN 710.46 million (EUR 211.50 million), which in local currency is 12.13% more y-o-y, according to data published by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Belarus.
Aon appoints Dan Hartung as Global Head of Event Response for Risk Capital
Aon, a leading global professional services firm, said Dan Hartung has been named global head of event response for Risk Capital, effective immediately.
Aon names Andy Marcell as CEO of Global Solutions
Aon, a leading global professional services firm, has appointed Andy Marcell to serve as CEO of Global Solutions.
Eurohold Bulgaria increases its revenues in 1Q2025 by nearly 34% y-o-y
One of the leading energy and financial groups in Southeast Europe - Eurohold Bulgaria AD, said it increased its revenues for 1Q2025 by nearly 34% y-o-y to almost BGN 1 billion, according to the holding's consolidated financial report for the period.
GEORGIA: Net profit of the insurance sector in 1Q2025 reached GEL 26 million
In 1Q2025, total insurance income (the difference between premiums and expenses) reached GEL 76 million from GEL 69 million a year earlier.
KAZAKHSTAN: IMF statement highlights key risks for the insurance industry
The International Monetary Fund has published a statement following its mission to Kazakhstan, which notes continued high growth rate of the Kazakh economy, which is largely supported by large-scale investments in infrastructure, digitalization, agro-industrial complex and logistics. This generally creates a positive background for financial markets and institutions, including insurance companies, Allinsurance.kz writes.
KYRGYZSTAN: Insurance sector assets up almost 86% in 2024
In 2024, the insurance market of the Kyrgyz Republic recorded dynamic development - the assets of insurance organizations amounted to KGS 12.7 billion (~EUR 0.14 billion), which is 85.9% more than in 2023.
LATVIA: LAA survey: almost half of vehicle owners purchase Motor Hull insurance
A third of Latvian residents (33%) do not own a personal vehicle, while of those who do, almost half (47%) choose to purchase Motor Hull insurance. However, 53% of vehicle owners still do not buy this product according to a survey conducted by the Latvian Insurers Association (LAA).
Lloyd’s announced its updated Executive Team
Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market for global risk, announced its updated Executive Team, with the following appointments effective immediately:
MOLDOVA: The state has acquired the major stake in Moldasig for almost USD 8 million
The state has officially become a shareholder of Moldasig. The Public Property Agency (APP) acquired 480,000 shares of the company in a single transaction for MDL 137,520,000 (equivalent to USD 7,982,400), bizlaw.md reports.
MONTENEGRO: In January-April the insurance sector generates almost EUR 50 million
From January to April this year total GWP of insurance companies operating in Montenegro rose to almost EUR 50 million from 46 EUR million a year earlier, according to the country’s Insurance Supervision Agency, ANO, SeeNews reports.
POLAND: PBUK: Since 2004 there has been a four-fold increase in the number of reported damages involving Polish vehicles on European roads
For four years, the number of damages caused on European roads by drivers of vehicles with Polish license plates has been systematically growing. In 2024, such drivers were responsible for 70.8 thousand accidents, which is 2.7% more y-o-y.
17 June 2025