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XPRIMM News No. 558, 22 July 2021

Insurance Newsletter No. 558, 22 July 2021
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A FIRST for the CEE region from XPRIMM: The Insurance Distribution Report
by XPRIMM, 2021-07-19
The latest editorial premiere of XPRIMM - the CEET Insurance Distribution Report -, is now LIVE, on www.xprimm.com. Produced in cooperation with IAIS - the International Association of Insurance Supervisors - the report provides for a new approach, analyzing the importance of each category of distributors through assessing their contribution to the market GWP formation.

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Natural disasters cost global economy USD 93 billion in 1H2021, according to Aon Catastrophe Report
by Daniela GHETU, 2021-07-21
Insurance claims from natural catastrophes breach 10-year average, exceeding USD 42 billion, Aon's Global Catastrophe Recap: First Half of 2021 report concludes its evaluation of the impact of natural disaster events that occurred worldwide in the first six months of the year.

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GDV: Insured flood damage in Germany in the range of EUR 4 - 5 billion; compulsory insurance could not shoulder the costs of climate change
by Daniela GHETU, 2021-07-22
The flood disaster last week in Germany caused losses in the range of EUR 4-5 billion according to preliminary estimates of GDV. While insurers are still assessing claims, it is clear that Bernd is one of the most devastating storms in the recent past.

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Insurance Europe: recommendations should remain manageable for all companies, considering the principles of materiality and proportionality
by Daniela GHETU, 2021-07-22
"The European insurance industry is committed to the fight against climate change and supports the objective of European policymakers to reduce EU greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030," states Insurance Europe's response to proposed TCFD guidance on climate-related metrics and financial impacts.

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Insurance Europe: EIOPA's unit-linked proposals would needlessly limit consumer's retail investment opportunities
by Daniela GHETU, 2021-07-22
Insurance Europe has published its response to a consultation by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) on a framework to address value for money risk in the European unit-linked insurance market.

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Amodo brings Usage-Based Insurance to businesses using SAP Solutions
by Daniela GHETU, 2021-07-21
Through its partnership with SAP, one of the world's leading producers of software for the management of business processes, Amodo will deliver usage-based insurance (UBI) to businesses using SAP® solutions, the Croatian digital solutions provider announced.

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Bulgarian insurers posted Q1 profits of EUR 40 m
by Andrei Victor, 2021-07-20
Bulgarian insurance market posted aggregate quarterly profit of BGN 78.2 million (EUR 40 million), about 63% more as compared with the snapshot at 31 March 2020 (BGN 47.9 million/EUR 24.5 million), according to the market statistics published on FSC website.

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AM Best affirms Credit Ratings of Bosna Reosiguranje d.d. Sarajevo
by Daniela GHETU, 2021-07-19
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "bbb-" (Good) of Bosna Reosiguranje d.d. Sarajevo (Bosna Re) (Bosnia and Herzegovina [BH]). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

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LHV Kindlustus unaudited results for 1H 2021
by Daniela GHETU, 2021-07-20
LHV Kindlustus, Estonian LHV Group's recently established non-life insurance unit, ended the first half of the year with a net loss of EUR 388,000. The consolidated net profit of AS LHV Group, including banking, asset management and insurance businesses, reached EUR 24.3 million.

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UNSAR-IRES survey: 2 out of 3 Romanians would pay more for better medical services
by Andrei Victor, 2021-07-20
Romanians want faster access and higher quality of medical services, according to the latest UNSAR-IRES survey, informed the insurance news portal www.1asig.ro here.

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SERBIA: a Protocol on Cooperation to improve and develop insurance business signed between Serbia and the Republic Srpska
by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2021-07-19
The Association of Serbian Insurers and the Association of Insurance Companies of the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic Srpska signed a Protocol on Cooperation, which provides for organization of educational meetings to improve and develop insurance business, the Serbian Association said.

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#EVENT: Dive In Festival calls for active allyship
by Irina GHETU, 2021-07-21
The 7th Global festival for diversity and inclusion confirmed for 21 - 23 September 2021. Media XPRIMM is a Media Partner for the event.

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Munich Re achieves net profit of EUR 1.7 billion in 1H and maintains its EUR 2.8 billion annual target
by Daniela GHETU, 2021-07-20
Munich Re achieved a preliminary net profit of around EUR 1.1 billion in the stand-alone second quarter of the year 2021 (consensus of EUR 808 million, a mean value derived from the estimates of 14 financial analysts). The half-year result amounts to around EUR 1.7 billion.

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UNIQA raises its YE forecasts following H1 preliminary figures
by Andrei Victor, 2021-07-20
Following preliminary H1 2021 statements, Austrian insurance group UNIQA announced is raising its FY2021 forecast. At the same time, for the first half of 2021, UNIQA estimates that earnings before taxes will exceed EUR 200 million.

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AZERBAIJAN: a memorandum of cooperation signed between Russia and Azerbaijan
by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2021-07-19
The All-Russian Insurance Association (ARIA) and Azerbaijan Insurers Association signed a memorandum of cooperation on the initiative of the Azerbaijani side during the visit of President of ARIA Igor YURGENS to Baku, Trend reports with reference to the Azerbaijan Insurers Association.

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RUSSIA: ACRA Rating Agency has affirmed the rating of GIC Perestrakhovanie at AA (RU)
by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2021-07-20
On July 19, 2021, ACRA, Russian rating agency, affirmed the effective credit rating of GIC Perestrakhovanie (100% subsidiary of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) at AA (RU), outlook stable, the reinsurer said.

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RUSSIA: Expert RA: bancassurance may grow by 12% in 2021
by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2021-07-19
Despite the pandemic and quarantine restrictions in 2020, the Russian bancassurance market grew by 8.2% to RUB 668.4 billion (EUR 7.37 billion*). This was facilitated by anti-crisis measures, as well as the desire of citizens to receive a higher investment income due to low interest rates on deposits, according to the recent review of the Expert RA rating agency.

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RUSSIA: rating agency Expert RA affirmed the highest reliability rating of SBERBANK Life Insurance
by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2021-07-19
The Expert RA rating agency has affirmed the financial strength rating of SBERBANK life insurance at ruAAA with a stable outlook. As noted by the agency, the rating was affected, among other things, by the high quality of the company's assets, high free capital and absence of a debt burden, the insurer said in a press release.

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UKRAINE: MTIBU approached NBU with a proposal to increase insurance amounts for MTPL
by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2021-07-19
MTIBU (Motor (Transport) Insurance Bureau of Ukraine) appealed to the National Bank of Ukraine with a proposal to increase MTPL insured amounts (maximum payment): up to UAH 160 thousand for property damage of victims, and UAH 320 thousand for harm to life and health, as well as to increase the limit of payments under the European Accident Statement to UAH 80 thousand, MTIBU reported.

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STATISTICS

STATISTICS: Bulgarian market posted 6% increase in Q1 GWP
by Andrei Victor, 2021-07-22
Bulgarian insurance market totaled BGN 807 million (EUR 413 million) at the end of March 2021, up by 6.1% y-o-y, according to the official quarterly figures from the Financial Supervision Commission - FSC.

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MARKETS & TRENDS

Insurtech Insight research report: how life insurers can benefit from partnerships and ecosystems
by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2021-07-22
In the research report named "Why life insurers are embracing partnerships and ecosystems", prepared in partnership with EIS, the leaders shared some tips for how life insurers can benefit from partnerships and ecosystems.

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ON THE MOVE

HANFA green lighted Zeljko Lovrincevic's appointment as CO's SB member
by Andrei Victor, 2021-07-20
Croatia osiguranje, the largest Croatian insurer and one of the largest insurance group in the Adriatic Region announced in a statement published on the Zagreb Stock Exchange website that HANFA (Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency) authorized Zeljko Lovrincevic as member of the Supervisory Board of CROATIA osiguranje.

Sava Re announces the election of the SB's Chairman and Deputy Chairman
by Andrei Victor, 2021-07-20
On 20 July 2021, the members of the Supervisory Board of Sava Re have re-elected Davor I. GJIVOJ jr., previously member of the Supervisory Board, as Chairman. Keith W. MORRIS, has been re-elected as Deputy Chairman.

Aon announced leadership changes in EMEA following Cullen's exit
by Andrei Victor, 2021-07-20
Global re/insurance broker Aon announced three senior leadership appointments in EMEA Region following John Cullen step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Commercial Risk, Health and Affinity in EMEA at the end of June.


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EVENTS

Dive In 2021
21-23 September, virtual format
More details: www.diveinfestival.com


Transparency in Insurance Regulation and Supervisory Law
14 October 2021
For details: aidainsurance.org

WorldPensionSummit 2021
12-14 October 2021
Location: Louwman Museum, The Hague, The Netherlands & Virtual
Organizer: Pension & Investments
For details: pionline.com

Croatian Insurance Days 2021

4 November
Hilton Garden Inn, Zagreb, Croatia
More details: https://dani-osiguranja.huo.hr/#


Reuters Events: The Future of Insurance Europe 2021
4-5 November, virtual format
More details: https://reutersevents.com/events/insuranceeurope/

Insurance and Human Rights
2 December 2021
For details: aidainsurance.org

AIDA Europe webinar 2021 Series
Media Partner: XPRIMM Publications
For details:
14.10.2021: AIDA Europe Webinar: Transparency in Insurance Regulation and Supervisory Law
2.12.2021:
AIDA Europe Webinar: Insurance and Human Rights

9th AIDA Europe Conference
Zurich, Switzerland
18-20 May 2022
Organizer:  AIDA Europe
Media Partner: XPRIMM Publications
For details: aidainsurance.org