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In 2025 PZU handled over 460,000 motor claims
In 2025 alone, PZU handled over 460,000 motor vehicle liability and comprehensive motor insurance claims, an average of nearly 1,300 events per day, the company said in its press release.
Marsh generates 10% full-year revenue growth in 2025
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, and a business of Marsh McLennan, has reported consolidated revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025 at USD 6.6 billion, which means an increase of 9% compared with the fourth quarter of 2024, or 4% on an underlying basis.
MetLife ranks No. 1 in the Life and Health industry on Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ 2026 List
MetLife has been named on the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ list for the seventh consecutive year – ranking No. 1 in the Insurance: Life and Health industry for 2026. The recognition reflects MetLife’s strong reputation, consistent performance and longstanding leadership in financial services, the company said on its website.
MOLDOVA: NBM sets insurance sector supervision priorities for 2026-2027
The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) has identified the most important areas for 2026–2027 that will be under close scrutiny, both through continuous monitoring and on-site inspections, to ensure that supervisory resources are focused on areas that potentially have a significant impact on achieving the goals set out in the law, bizlaw.md writes.
SCOR expands its cyber underwriting footprint in Europe by partnering with Baobab Insurance
SCOR has partnered with German digital risks MGA Baobab Insurance to expand the capacity on Baobab’s “CyberSafe” offering, which provides companies with preventive and ongoing protection against cyber risks.
TURKIYE: Last year 20% of vehicle owners cancelled motor insurance policies
Approximately 20% of registered vehicles in Turkiye MTPL insurance (traffic insurance), according to Quick Sigorta General Manager Eyup Ozsoy, Middle East Insurance Review reports.
TURKIYE: Net profit of the biggest non-life insurer Turkiye Sigorta rises by 53% in 2025
Istanbul-headquartered state-controlled Turkiye Sigorta has posted net profits of TRY 19.43 billion (USD 448 million) for 2025, which is 52.7% more y-o-y, according to the company's financial statements, Middle East Insurance Review wrote.
UKRAINE: In 2025, TAS Group led in terms of GWP and paid claims way ahead of the field
In 2025, according to the National Association of Insurers of Ukraine (NASU), TAS Insurance Group led in terms of GWP and paid claims, setting another sales record – the company's GWP grew by 60.2% to UAH 7.82 billion (~EUR 0.16 billion), which is UAH 2.1 billion higher than GWP collected by the company that ranked second in the market.
UKRAINE: Green Card market remained stable in 2025 despite slight decrease in contracts and premium volume
In 2025, Green Card market in Ukraine amounted to UAH 5.48 billion (~EUR 0.11 billion). Despite structural changes in the market, GWP decreased by 4% y-o-y, which may reflect both a change in the vehicle fleet structure and the effect of free pricing in a highly competitive environment, according to Forinsurer.
VIG’s “Global Assistance” network covers 18 markets, handling over one million assistance cases per year
With its local subsidiaries operating under the “Global Assistance” brand, Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) is the leading assistance services provider in CEE. VIG offers around 150 services to both group and third-party clients, now operating in 18 markets following its recent launch in Albania.
In 2025 Aon achieves all of its full-year objectives
Aon, a leading global professional services firm, delivered another quarter of strong performance and finished 2025 with 9% total revenue growth, 6% organic revenue growth and double-digit free cash flow growth, demonstrating the durability and consistency of its growth model, the company said.
STATISTICS: SERBIA 3Q2025: no significant change in the market portfolio
Serbian insurers ended 3Q2025 with total GWP worth RSD 143.8 billion (EUR 1.22 billion), which is ~ 8.4% more y-o-y, according to statistical data published by the National Bank of Serbia (NBS). Paid claims increased at a similar pace, reaching RSD 64.42 billion (EUR 549.7 million).
CEE and Romanian insurance markets: insights from Cristian Fugaciu, Marsh McLennan
In a recent interview, Cristian Fugaciu, CEO Romania & CEE Central and Co-CEO CEE at Marsh McLennan, described the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region as one of the most dynamic insurance and risk advisory markets in Europe, driven by economic growth, rising investment flows and increasing awareness of complex risks.
ExploRe & ReConnext Global (Re)Insurance Summit 2026: Rising interest and expanded scope
The ExploRe & ReConnext Global (Re)Insurance Summit is preparing for its 2026 edition, scheduled to take place in Antalya between 29 March and 1 April 2026, amid strongly growing interest from the international (re)insurance community.
EIOPA opens registration for Sustainable Finance Conference 2026
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has announced that registration is now open for its online Sustainable Finance Conference, scheduled for 28 April 2026.
COB and EIOPA sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation on motor insurance
Sorin Greceanu, President of the Council of Bureaux (COB), and Petra Hielkema, Chair of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, 22 January, establishing a formal framework for cooperation and information exchange.
STATISTICS: NORTH MACEDONIA, 3Q2025: demand for property insurance remains high
Insurers of North Macedonia have written gross premiums worth EUR 223.77 million in 3Q 2025, which is almost 13%% more y-o-y, maintaining a positive trend. Paid claims increased by ~11%, to EUR 78 million.
The market portfolio structures remained quasi unchanged, with non-life insurance maintaining a dominant position (83.5%). The only notable change was recorded for the fire insurance which increased its share in the market portfolio by about 2 percentage points y-o-y, as GWP for this class rose three times faster than the market aggregate growth rate (40.3% vs. 13%).
Premiums written for life insurance only increased by 10.2%, to EUR 36.8 million. The high growth rate seen in property insurance is a very good news, on the condition the trend will persist. However, the is still a large protection gap in place.
Access www.xprimm.com and download the North Macedonian insurance market statistics.
The market portfolio structures remained quasi unchanged, with non-life insurance maintaining a dominant position (83.5%). The only notable change was recorded for the fire insurance which increased its share in the market portfolio by about 2 percentage points y-o-y, as GWP for this class rose three times faster than the market aggregate growth rate (40.3% vs. 13%).
Premiums written for life insurance only increased by 10.2%, to EUR 36.8 million. The high growth rate seen in property insurance is a very good news, on the condition the trend will persist. However, the is still a large protection gap in place.
Access www.xprimm.com and download the North Macedonian insurance market statistics.
Marc Haushofer and Joachim Mathe to lead VIG Re’s Asian expansion and Special Markets Unit
VIG Re, one of Europe’s leading reinsurers, announces the strengthening of its client facing Senior Leadership Team, effective 1st February 2026. The appointments mark a significant step in VIG Re’s new strategy, VIGRe28.
Allianz secures safety and coverage at Milano Cortina 2026 as Official Olympic Insurer
Allianz is the Official Worldwide Insurance Partner for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics (6 – 22 February), providing comprehensive insurance solutions for athletes and, for the first time, specialized ticket cancellation insurance for spectators.
arch Insurance International launches event cancellation cyber coverage
Arch Insurance International announced the launch of its event cancellation cyber coverage. The policy protects against a broad range of event impacts resulting from a cyber act or computer system failure. This coverage is available through both the London Market and Arch IQ®, Arch’s instant quote and bind platform.
3 February 2026