News - Insurance
AIG enters 2026 with significant momentum and delivered outstanding first quarter results
For the first quarter of 2026, net income attributable to AIG common shareholders was USD 763 million, compared to net income of USD 698 million in the prior year quarter, AIG reported.
Aon reports a strong start to the year
Total revenue of Aon in the first quarter increased 6% to USD 5.0 billion compared to the prior-year period, reflecting 5% organic revenue growth and a 4% favorable impact from foreign currency translation, partially offset by a 3% unfavorable impact primarily from divestitures.
ARMENIA: Insurance sector tax payments rise nearly 62% y-o-y in 1Q2026
Four insurance companies – INGO, LIGA Insurance, Nairi Insurance, and Sil Insurance – has been included in the list of Armenia's top 1,000 taxpayers in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the State Revenue Committee, ArmInfo reports.
AZERBAIJAN: Insurance market net profit down 32% in 1Q2026
In the first quarter of 2026, total net profit of the Azerbaijani insurance market fell significantly year-on-year, by 32%, to AZN 15.81 million (~EUR 8.10 million), ABC.AZ reports.
AZERBAIJAN: Trend: The insurance sector entered a more complex and diversified phase
The insurance sector of Azerbaijan has entered a dynamic development phase in recent years, both in terms of structure and financial indicators. FY2025 data show that the market, in addition to having an already formed institutional framework, retains the potential for growth and deepening, Trend writes.
BULGARIA: Nina Kolchakova: there’s an increase in property insurance consumption, but also a jump in compensation paid
According to Nina Kolchakova, Secretary General of the Association of Bulgarian Insurers, there has been great challenges in the last 4-5 years, which have changed people's thinking and attitude, including towards insurance, the Association of Bulgarian Insurers (ABZ) wrote.
CROATIA: Croatia osiguranje’s net profit rises 6.8% in the first quarter
Croatia osiguranje, the leading non-life insurer in the country, ended the first quarter of 2026 with growth in revenue and profit and strong strides in business digitalization.
GREECE: NatCat Summit 2026 to focus on critical issues affecting economies and societies
On June 10, 2026, the NatCat Summit 2026, the premier dialogue meeting on natural disasters, risk management and resilience strategy in Greece and the region, will take place.
LITHUANIA: RENOMIA GROUP becomes one of the three largest insurance brokerage groups in Lithuania
RENOMIA, one of the leading insurance services and risk management groups in the CEE region, acquires a majority stake in the Lithuanian companies Insurance Bee and Claim Solutions.
MOLDOVA: Introduction of direct settlement to help drivers receive compensation faster
The National Commission for Financial Markets (CNPF) has approved the Regulation on Direct Settlement for Compulsory Motor Liability Insurance (RCA), bizlaw.md writes.
SCOR’s Activity Report 2025: Reinsurers have a vital role to play as stabilizing partners
2025 was a strong year for SCOR, marked by disciplined execution across all businesses. This performance positions SCOR well as it enters the final year of the Forward 2026 strategic cycle, with a solid foundation to deliver on its long-term ambitions, SCOR’s 2025 Activity Report says.
Talanx reports quarterly preliminary consolidated net income of EUR 774 million
The Talanx Group has started the current financial year 2026 with a very good first quarter and has significantly exceeded the analysts' consensus of EUR 673 million with a preliminary consolidated result of EUR 774 (604) million, the Group said.
UKRAINE: MetLife confirms 10-year leadership in life insurance by 2025
MetLife confirms its status as the absolute leader in the life insurance market in Ukraine. The company has topped the Insurance TOP rankings for 10 consecutive years, accumulating approximately 50% of all insurance premiums in the sector, according to Forinsurer.
UKRAINE: TAS Group expands its business by 22.5% in 1Q2026
TAS Group, a leader in the non-life insurance market, collected UAH 1,798.63 million (~EUR 35.94 million) from January to March 2026, which is 22.5% more y-o-y, Forinsurer writes.
Vienna Insurance Group confirms exceptional result and profitability across all countries for 2025
Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) achieved strong growth in 2025, driven both by gross written premiums in the amount of EUR 16.3 billion (+7.1%) and a result before taxes of EUR 1.16 billion (+31.7%). The insurance service revenue also increased to a record high of EUR 13.2 billion (+8.7%).
WTW’s first quarter results demonstrate its strong operating discipline and continued progress of its strategy
The revenue of WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, in the first quarter of 2026 was USD 2.41 billion, an increase of 8% compared to USD 2.22 billion for the same period in the prior year. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, revenue increased 4%. On an organic basis, revenue increased 3%.
Zurich reaffirms strong financial position and robust balance sheet
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) has published its Financial Condition Report 2025, reaffirming the strong financial position and robust balance sheet of the Group.
STATISTICS: KOSOVO 1Q2026: MTPL insurance keeps the market in positive territory
The insurance market of Kosovo totaled EUR 41.58 million at the end of Q1 2026, 2.77% more y-o-y, according to data provided by the Central Bank (CBK). The Bank ceased providing results for the life insurance business, which means this figure is related exclusively to the non-life business.
STATISTICS: ESTONIA 1Q2026: Slightly positive evolution despite the motor insurance premiums decrease
Estonian insurers posted aggregate business worth EUR 177.91 million in Q1 2026, 4.4% up y-o-y, according to quarterly figures, published by the Estonian National Statistics Board. Claims expenses grew at a similar pace, reaching EUR 112.33 million.
STATISTICS: CROATIA 1Q2026: Positive evolution in line with the previous year’s trends
According to data provided by the Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency (HANFA), the 14 insurance companies operating on the market reported total premium collected in Q1 2025 of EUR 533.74 million (8.27% up y-o-y), of which EUR 84.17 million (9.54% up y-o-y) related to life insurance premium and EUR 449.57 million (+8.03% y-o-y) to non-life insurance premium.
4 May 2026