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MONTENEGRO: Montenegro's top insurer reports EUR 3.17 million in net profit in 1H2026
Montenegro's top insurer Lovcen Osiguranje, part of Slovenia's Triglav Group, has reported that its consolidated net profit rose to EUR 3.17 million in the first half of 2026, from EUR 2.97 million a year earlier, SeeNews reports.
Munich Re posts preliminary net profit of EUR 2.2 billion for the second quarter
Munich Re recorded a strong second quarter 2026. The Group’s preliminary net profit of approximately EUR 2.2 billion significantly surpassed analysts’ consensus estimate of EUR 1.786 billion for 2Q2026, according to the Group’s press release.
POLAND: UNIQA among the best employers in Poland
For the fifth consecutive time, UNIQA has been named one of the best employers in Poland in Forbes' "Best Employers 2026" ranking. The company ranked third among insurers, Gazeta Ubezpieczeniowa (Insurance Gazette) wrote.
S&P affirmed Sava Re's and Zavarovalnica Sava's 'A+' ratings
On 31 of July, S&P Global Ratings (Agency) published its latest credit ratings for Sava Re d.d. and Zavarovalnica Sava d.d., affirming their long-term issuer credit and financial strength ratings at “A+” with a stable outlook. The Agency also affirmed the “A-” issue ratings on two of Sava Re’s junior subordinated outstanding bonds.
SCOR records EUR 171 million net income in the second quarter supported by all business activities
SCOR recorded EUR 171 million net income (EUR 188 million adjusted) in 2Q2026, supported by all business activities, according to the company’s press release.
TURKIYE: MoD continues to demonstrate resilience despite persistent inflation, intense price competition and evolving vehicle technologies
Fierce competition, persistent inflation and the rise of electric vehicles are reshaping Turkiye’s motor insurance market. So, to stay ahead, motor insurers are leveraging data platforms and fraud-detection tools, according to Mr Bulent Karan, General Director of the Turkish Motor Insurers Bureau, Middle East Insurance Review reports.
TURKIYE: Number of insurance fraud reports drops in 1H2026, yet fraud attempts continue to pose a significant risk to the insurance sector
The number of insurance fraud reports fell by 12.4% in the first half of this year, compared to the corresponding half of 2025, according to data from the Insurance Fraud Prevention Bureau (SISEB) of the Insurance Information and Monitoring Centre, Middle East Insurance Review reports.
WTW delivers solid second quarter results, revenue rises 9%
The revenue of WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, for the second quarter was USD 2.47 billion, an increase of 9% compared to USD 2.26 billion for the same period in the prior year.
AXA delivers outstanding performance in the first half of 2026
Total gross written premiums & other revenues of AXA in 1H2026 were up +5%, driven by Life & Health (+8%) and Property & Casualty (+3%), AXA said in its report.
Chubb reports a very strong quarter
The net income of Chubb Limited for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, was USD 2.85 billion, and core operating income was USD 2.84 billion. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, net income was USD 5.17 billion, and core operating income was USD 5.53 billion, Chubb announced on its website.
S&P affirms its high "A+" credit rating and raises the anchor from "a" to "a+" of the Triglav Group
S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has affirmed its high "A+" financial strength and issuer credit ratings of the Triglav Group and thereby of its parent company Zavarovalnica Triglav and the Group member Pozavarovalnica Triglav Re. The medium-term outlook is stable, as the Group announced on its website.
Triglav to acquire a 49% stake in Croatia's Arsano Medical Group, one of the country's leading private healthcare providers
Zavarovalnica Triglav, the parent company of the Triglav Group, has signed an agreement to acquire a 49% stake in Croatia's Arsano Medical Group, one of the country's leading private healthcare providers, Triglav said on its website.
KYRGYZSTAN: Kyrgyzstan proposes mandatory travel insurance
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has proposed a resolution "On establishment of rules for imputed liability insurance for tourist entities", kaktus.media reports.
UKRAINE: After joining EU, insurance market could grow to 5-7% of GDP
According to forecasts from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), Ukraine's insurance market could increase its share of the economy from about 1% of GDP to 5-7% after the country's entry into the European Union, Forinsurer reports.
INSURED 360° Conference to explore the future of insurance in an increasingly complex risk landscape
Insurance professionals from across Europe will gather in Ljubljana for the next edition of the annual international conference organized by the Slovenian Insurance Supervision Agency (AZN), this year under the titles INSURED 360°.
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STATISTICS: ROMANIA, 1Q2026: Insurance market grows by 15%, to EUR 1.33 billion
Romania's insurance market maintained its strong growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with total gross written premiums (including branches operating under the Freedom of Establishment regime) reaching approximately RON 6.8 billion (EUR 1.33 billion), up 15% year-on-year, according to the latest report published by the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF).
STATISTICS: MOLDOVA, 1Q2026: Over 60% of premiums and over 80% of paid claims come from motor insurance
Moldova's insurance sector grew by 10.81% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching MDL 820.21 million (EUR 40.45 million), according to data published by the National Bank of Moldova.
PIU Audit Committee elects its leadership for the 2026–2029 term
On 1 July 2026, the Audit Committee of the Polish Insurance Association (PIU) held its first meeting of the 2026–2029 term and elected its Chair and Deputy Chairs.
AIIF 2026 reinforces Baku's role as a regional hub for insurance dialogue
Around 400 insurance professionals, regulators, policymakers and business leaders from more than 20 countries gathered in Baku on 24-25 June for the 11th Azerbaijan International Insurance Forum (AIIF 2026), reaffirming the event's position as one of the leading platforms for insurance dialogue and regional cooperation across Eurasia.
4 August 2026