1H2017 US insured catastrophe losses have reached the highest value since 2011, slightly exceeding USD 15 billion, says the recently released PCS H1 H1 2017 Catastrophe Review.

ZURICH Group's business operating profit for 1H2017 rose 14%, excluding the impact of Ogden. The Group remains on track to achieve its strategic objectives for 2017-2019, expecting a 12.5% BOPAT ROE (excluding Ogden).

GWP concluded by ERGO in the Baltic States during 1H 2017 have totaled EUR 111 million (1H2016: EUR 96 million)., while customers in region were paid EUR 69 million euros in claims (EUR 68 million euros).

Sampo Group's profit before taxes for 1H2017 amounted to EUR 865 million, aprox. 3% less y-o-y. Sampo is the parent group of If P&C Insurance, one of the major players in the Baltic insurance market.

According to preliminary Swiss Re's sigma estimates, total economic losses from disasters were USD 44 billion in 1H2017, significantly down from USD 117 billion in 1H2016, as a result of fewer and less intense events.

Solvency II ratio of Aegon NL increases from 144% on June 30, 2017 to ~175% on a pro forma basis as a result of EUR 1 billion capital injection from the group, the sale of UMG and risk profile enhancements.

Against the background of strong economic growth, low inflation, an appreciating euro and low interest rates, KBC delivered an exceptionally strong performance in the second quarter of 2017, posting a net profit of 855 million euros.

Chubb Limited today reported net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 of USD 1,305 million, or USD 2.77 per share, compared with USD 726 million, or USD 1.54 per share, for the same quarter last year. Operating income was USD 1,180 million, or USD 2.50 per share, compared with USD 1,058 million, or USD 2.25 per share, for the same quarter last year.

American International Group, Inc. today reported net income of USD 1.1 billion, or USD 1.19 per diluted share, for the second quarter 2017, compared to USD 1.9 billion, or USD 1.68 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter, primarily reflecting net realized capital losses of USD 69 million compared to net realized capital gains of USD 1.0 billion a year ago.

In the first half of 2017, Aviva has grown operating profit, maintained capital strength and delivered on its strategic agenda. Operating profit increased 11% to GBP1,465 million (HY16: GBP1,325 million), underlining the quality of our franchises and the benefits of our product and geographic diversity. Operating earnings per share (EPS) increased 15% to 25.8p (HY16: 22.4p).

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced the following results for the second quarter of 2017. On a GAAP basis, MetLife reported second quarter 2017 net income of USD 838 million, compared to net income of USD 64 million in the second quarter of 2016. On a per share basis, net income was USD 0.77, compared to net income of USD 0.06 in the prior-year period.

Following their regular annual review in July 2017, the Standard & Poor's rating agency affirmed the financial strength rating of "A-" (excellent) of Sava Re, revising also its medium-term outlook to positive from stable.

In December 2016 UNIQA Insurance Group AG (UNIQA) sold its Italian subsidiaries to the Italian mutual insurance company Società Reale Mutua di Assicurazioni. In the course of the transaction a contractual was issued, which guaranteed up to EUR 40 million for the sales cooperation with Veneto Banca, which is valid until 2019.

The Italian insurer GENERALI announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its units in Colombia (GENERALI Seguros and GENERALI Vida), to German TALANX Group.

Global insured losses from natural disasters during 1H 2017 are estimated at US 22 billion with 76% of these sustained by public and private US insurers, according to "Global Catastrophe Recap: First Half of 2017 report" launched by Impact Forecasting, AON Benfield's catastrophe model development team.

SCOR announces the signature of an agreement with the Federation nationale de la Mutualite Francaise and Matmut with a view to the acquisition of 100% of the shares of MutRe S.A.

Hannover Re has completed three further transactions as part of its Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) activities, in a total amount of USD 960 million, a company's press release reads.

Generali returns to the ILS market with an EUR 200 million cat bond on floods and windstorms in Europe and earthquakes in Italy. The transaction is the first ever European multi-peril indemnity triggered Rule 144A catastrophe bond, the company has announced.

Reinsurance Group of America (RGA Re) has reportedly joined the race to acquire the Netherlands operations of insurance giant Generali. Reinsurance Group of America logoAssicurazioni Generali, one of the largest insurance group's in the world, is actively trying to sell its Netherlands and Belgian operations, with RGA Re joining the race to acquire the Dutch operation, according to local press reports.

With the new SafeLine vehicle tariff, UNIQA customers can save up to 50 per cent on liability insurance if they abstain from using their mobile phone when driving. UNIQA is one of the trailblazers in the field of telematics. Additional services include emergency aid in accidents and emergencies, a logbook and the opportunity to locate your car.