News - Insurance
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.
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.
Croatia, World Bank Boost disaster preparedness; focus on insurance protection
Croatia and the World Bank have signed a EUR 100 million agreement designed to strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness and resilience, including a renewed emphasis on financial protection against natural hazards for households and businesses.
The Niscemi landslide brings Italy’s natural catastrophe insurance protection gap back into focus
Torrential rainfall over a short period overwhelmed drainage systems, flooded homes, and caused extensive damage to private property in Sicily. A landslide of unprecedented dimensions occurred in Niscemi, a town in south-central Sicily, causing extensive damage to homes and leaving more than 1,500 people homeless. As in many previous disasters, the majority of affected homeowners were either uninsured or only partially insured against such events.
One fall away from a costly holiday: the case for proper ski insurance
As winter sports vacations begin across Europe, many skiers and snowboarders may overlook one crucial aspect of planning: insurance. A recent article on DieVersicherer.de, the consumer portal of the German Insurance Association (GDV), outlines the key policies winter travelers should consider to protect themselves against the financial risks associated with ski holidays.
Willis expands Global Property & Casualty placement hubs with the addition of Dubai and Madrid
Willis Direct & Facultative (D&F) has announced the expansion of its Global Property & Casualty (P&C) placement hubs with the addition of Dubai and Madrid as new strategic locations.
Lloyd’s appoints Jim Bichard as Chief Financial Officer
Jim Bichard has been appointed by Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market, as Chief Financial Officer. He will start in April 2026 and will become a member of Lloyd’s Executive Team and join the Council of Lloyd’s.
AIG and CVC announce a strategic partnership that marks AIG’s first collaboration with a European headquartered asset manager
American International Group (AIG) and CVC have announced a strategic partnership designed to support AIG’s long-term investment objectives in partnership with CVC’s broad capabilities in insurance solutions and private markets innovation, AIG said on its website.
Allianz achieves the strongest growth according to the Brand Finance Global 500
In the 2026 Brand Finance Global 500 report, Allianz achieved the strongest year on year growth, increasing its brand value by 22% to an unprecedented USD 60.7 billion, once again demonstrating the strength and resilience of being a brand with presence in 70 markets.
ARMENIA: New, reformed agroinsurance program planned for launch in 2027
The Armenian Ministry of Economy, which oversees the country's agriculture sector, is proposing to fully subsidize insurance premiums from the state treasury as part of its agricultural insurance program for 2026, as well as provide agricultural entrepreneurs with a subsidy of up to 40-60% (inclusive) of insurance premiums stipulated by insurance contracts, ArmInfo writes.
ARMENIA: MTPL loss ratio declines to 76.3% in 2025
The MTPL loss ratio in Armenia's insurance market fell from 81.8% to 76.3% in 2025, according to data from the Armenian Bureau of Motor Insurers, ArmInfo reports.
AZERBAIJAN: Paid claims in agroinsurance growing in Azerbaijan
The number of farms using state-supported agricultural insurance in Azerbaijan is growing, as are paid claims.
3 February 2026