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SCOR reports strong Q4 2025 profit and proposes higher dividend
French reinsurer SCOR reported net income of EUR 208 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to full-year earnings of EUR 851 million, supported by solid performance across all business lines.
Romanian insurers extend travel coverage for clients stranded in the Middle East
Several insurers operating in Romania have decided to extend travel insurance policies at no additional cost for Romanian travellers stranded in the Middle East due to the ongoing regional conflict and widespread airspace disruptions.
STATISTICS: NORTH MACEDONIA FY2025: Positive dynamic driven mostly by property and motor insurance
North Macedonia's insurance companies reported aggregate FY2025 business worth MKD 17.93 billion (~EUR 291.6 million), up by 12.3% y-o-y, according to the preliminary year-end market figures published on the country's Insurance Supervision Agency website. Claims paid by insurers increased by 8.3% to MKD 6.8 billion (~EUR 110.5 million), of which MKD 5.22 billion - non-life payments and MKD 1.22 billion - life indemnities.
STATISTICS: TÜRKIYE FY2025: positive evolution despite the challenging economic environment and cautious optimism for 2026
The Turkish insurance sector grew by 45.8% to TRY 1.22 trillion (EUR 24.27 billion) in 2025, according to data from the Insurance Association of Türkiye (TSB). In European currency, due to the exchange rates differences, the market change was~ 6.5% y-o-y.
STATISTICS: GREECE FY2025: Modest growth almost equally driven by life, MTPL and fire insurance
According to data provided by the Association of Insurance Companies of Greece (AAEE), the total premium production in 2025 increased y-o-y by 5.6%, amounting to EUR 6 billion.
STATISTICS: TAJIKISTAN, FY2025: Market rises by almost 10% y-o-y
Total GWP in Tajikistan in January-December 2025 amounted to TJS 456.80 million (EUR 41.94 million), which is TJS 41.3 million, or 9.94% more y-o-y. Total paid claims reached TJS 60.20 million (EUR 5.53 million), which means a 2.1-fold increase y-o-y, according to data from the National Bank's report.
Dan Glaser and Michelle Seitz elected to MetLife’s Board of Directors
Dan Glaser and Michelle Seitz were elected to MetLife’s Board of Directors (Board), effective immediately. Both leaders bring significant leadership and business experience to their roles, the company announced.
AZERBAIJAN: GWP on the market decline in January, while paid claims rise by more than 30%
In January 2026, total GWP of 16 insurance companies operating in Azerbaijan amounted to AZN 156.6 million (~EUR 77.14 million), which is 4.3% less y-o-y, ABC.AZ reports, citing the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA).
Bosnia and Herzegovina: In January Bosnia's Federation insurers’ GWP rises 7.7%, while Bosnia's Serb Republic insurers report a 2.6% increase
The insurance companies operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Federation recorded combined GWP of BAM 70 million (EUR 35.8 million) in January, up 7.7% on the year, SeeNews writes citing the entity’s insurance supervision agency.
CROATIA: In January Croatian insurers collected 0.3% less premiums than a year ago
Overall collected premiums of the Croatia-based insurers in January this year reached EUR 153.1 million, down 0.3% on the year, SeeNews reports citing official data.
ESTONIA: Insurance fraud on the rise: last year fraud cases increased by a quarter
According to the Estonian Insurance Association (EKsL), insurance investigators confirmed 705 insurance frauds in 2025, which involved attempts to defraud insurance companies for a total of EUR 2.7 million.
In 2025 Adris Group achieves revenue of EUR 1.2 billion and net profit of EUR 105 million
According to the unaudited consolidated reports for the fourth quarter of 2025, Adris Group achieved total consolidated revenue of EUR 1.2 billion, which is 11% more y-o-y, the Group said in its press release.
In 2025 AXA delivered another year of very strong performance
Total gross written premiums and other revenues of AXA for FY2025 were at EUR 116 billion, up 6%, according to the company’s Full Year 2025 Earnings report.
In 2025 Swiss Re achieves its Group financial target and strengthens the resilience of the company
Swiss Re increased Group net income by 47% in 2025, delivering a profit of USD 4.8 billion against a target of more than USD 4.4 billion, the Group announced.
KAZAKHSTAN: Eurasia insurance company ranks first in terms of assets, equity, GWP, paid claims and profit in non-life insurance
As of the end of 2025, Eurasia insurance company maintained its long-standing leadership in the Kazakhstan non-life insurance market. Last year, the company celebrated its 30th anniversary, continued to expand its inward international reinsurance portfolio, and earned almost half of all market profits, Forbes wrote.
KOSOVO: GWP of Kosovo insurers drop in January
Total GWP of insurance companies operating in Kosovo declined 2% year-over-year in January, to EUR 14.6 million, SeeNews writes citing the central bank data.
KYRGYZSTAN: In 2026, paid claims in compulsory residential fire and natural disaster insurance reached KGS 10 million
In 2026 (to date), 37 insurance claims have been registered in compulsory residential fire and natural disaster insurance, and insurance companies paid out KGS 10 million (~EUR 97 thousand), according to Baktygul Abdyzhaliev, Deputy Chairman of the State Insurance Organization, tazabek.kg reports.
PZU Group in 2025 increases its gross insurance revenue to a record PLN 30.9 billion
In 2025, the PZU Group increased its gross insurance revenue by PLN 1.5 billion to a record PLN 30.9 billion. Net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company also reached a historically high level of PLN 6.7 billion, the Group said in its press release.
UKRAINE: ORANTA ends 2025 with record premiums
ORANTA, a top 10 insurer in Ukraine, saw its GWP in 2025 increase by 58% to UAH 3.73 billion (~EUR 75.50 million), while its financial result increased by 78% to UAH 279 million. The company's assets exceeded UAH 3.5 billion for the first time, and its equity exceeded UAH 1 billion, according to Forinsurer.
ARMENIA: All insurers in the country join the universal health insurance system
On February 25, a memorandum was signed in Yerevan between the Universal Health Insurance Fund and the rest three insurance companies – Nairi Insurance, Rego Insurance, and Armenia Insurance. Thus, all seven insurers operating in the country have joined the universal health insurance system, ArmInfo reports.
5 March 2026