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by Daniela GHETU, 2026-02-03
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.
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by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2026-02-03
The leading position in the insurance market in 2025 was firmly held by ASA CENTRAL osiguranje with more than 147 million KM in premiums, which represents a growth of 15.4% y-o-y, the insurer said.
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by Daniela GHETU, 2026-02-05
A significant advancement in flood risk analytics is set to reshape how Czech insurance companies assess and price flood exposure. In response to the devastating floods of September 2024, a new generation of flood hazard maps and analytical tools will be available for the legal and insurance markets in 2026.
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by Daniela GHETU, 2026-02-05
The number of insured car thefts in Latvia continues to fall sharply, confirming a long-term downward trend in vehicle crime, according to data recently published by the Latvian Insurers Association (LAA).
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by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2026-02-03
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.
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by Daniela GHETU, 2026-02-05
Romanian insurance companies paid out around EUR 1.72 billion in gross claims during the first nine months of 2025, up 16% year on year, according to data published by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF). The figures underline the continued pressure on insurers’ balance sheets amid rising claims frequency and costs.
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by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2026-02-03
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.
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by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2026-02-03
Approximately 20% of registered vehicles in Turkiye MTPL insurance (traffic insurance), according to Quick Sigorta General Manager Eyup Ozsoy, Middle East Insurance Review reports.
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by Daniela GHETU, 2026-02-04
The GRAWE Group and the CQ Investment Group have jointly acquired 100% (75% and 25% respectively) of LIGA Insurance Company. The transaction marks a key step in their international growth, strengthening their presence in Armenia and the wider Caucasus region.
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by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2026-02-03
In 2025, voluntary property insurance against fire and other risks in Azerbaijan amounted to AZN 85.53 million (~EUR 42.76 million), which means a 3.8% decrease compared to 2024, ABC.AZ reports.
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by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2026-02-03
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.
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by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2026-02-03
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.
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by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2026-02-03
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.
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by Daniela GHETU, 2026-02-05
The German insurance industry recorded solid growth in 2025, with total premium income rising by 6.6% to around EUR 254 billion, according to German Insurance Association (GDV). However, the sector expects a slower expansion of 4.7% in 2026, amid a weakening economic environment.
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by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2026-02-03
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.
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by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2026-02-03
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.
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by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2026-02-03
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.
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by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2026-02-03
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.
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by Daniela GHETU, 2026-02-05
SCOR reported a solid outcome from the P&C renewals of January 2026, delivering selective growth while maintaining strict underwriting discipline in an increasingly competitive pricing environment.
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ON THE MOVE
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by Daniela GHETU, 2026-02-04
SCOR, one of the world’s leading reinsurers, has announced the appointment of Andrei Romanescu as General Manager of SCOR Bucharest, a strategic transformation hub within SCOR’s international network.
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by Marina MAGNAVAL, 2026-02-03
Cristiano Borean, Generali Group Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Chairman of the European Insurance CFO Forum, a high-level discussion group formed and attended by the Chief Financial Officers of the major insurance companies across Europe.
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by Media XPRIMM, 2026-02-03
Liberty Specialty Markets (Liberty), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Louth as head of aviation, effective immediately. Based in London, Louth reports to Meghan Walker, divisional director, marine & aviation.
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EIOPA NEWS
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by Daniela GHETU, 2026-02-05
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) marked its 15th anniversary in Frankfurt, reflecting on its evolution from a crisis-era institution into a central pillar of Europe’s insurance and pensions supervision.
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TOP EVENT
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by Daniela GHETU, 2026-02-05
With 64 companies from 24 countries already registered to attend the 2026 edition, Explore & ReConnext Global (Re)Insurance Summit is fast becoming not only a valuable source for updating professional information, but also the ideal place to establish or renew contacts in the re/insurance world.
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INSURANCE EUROPE NEWS
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by Media XPRIMM, 2026-02-05
In 2025, national rules on road safety for e-scooters were updated in Bulgaria, Italy and Finland. The corresponding factsheets have now been revised and are available on Insurance Europe’s Road Safety webpage.
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STATISTICS
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by Daniela GHETU, 2026-02-05
Insurance markets across Central and Eastern Europe continued to expand in 3Q2025, with GWP reaching EUR 43.68 billion, 9.4% up y-o-y. In the Southeaster Europe, GWP written by the Turkish, Cypriot end Greek markets all together reached EUR 22.98 billion, 14.6% up y-o-y.
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by Daniela GHETU, 2026-02-05
The insurance market of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) ended Q3 2025 with aggregate GWP worth BAM 895.19 million (~EUR 457.70 million), up by 8.6% y-o-y, market data published by AZOBiH - Insurance Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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by Daniela GHETU, 2026-02-05
According to data from the National Bank of Slovakia (NBS), local insurers wrote GWP worth EUR 1.63 billion in 3Q2025, 7.8% more y-o-y. Claims paid reached EUR 885.7 million, about 1% up y-o-y.
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by Daniela GHETU, 2026-02-05
Albanian insurers ended 2025 with gross written premiums (GWP) worth ALL 27,090 million (EUR 279.94 million), or 10.54% more than in 2024. During 2025, the number of insurance contracts concluded reached 1,676,640 with an increase of 5.07% compared to the same period a year earlier, data provided by the market bodies show.
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EVENTS
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XPRIMM Time for Business - Romanian Insurance Market in 2026
6 February 2026
Sheraton Hotel, Bucharest, Romania
ExploRe & ReConnext Global (Re)Insurance Summit
29 March - 1 April, 2026
Gloria Golf Hotel, Antalya, Türkiye
More details:
reconnextconference.com
27th International Insurance Reinsurance Forum - FIAR
24-26 May 2026
International Hotel, Sinaia, Romania
fiar.ro
International Insurance Conference of Azerbaijan
24-25 June 2026
Baku, Azerbaijan
Rendez-Vous de Septembre
5 – 9 September 2026
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Details: rvs-monte-carlo.com
Baden-Baden Reinsurance Meeting
18 - 22 October 2026
Baden-Baden, Germany
baden-baden-reinsurance.com
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