News - Re/Insurance groups
S&Ps raises its outlook for Vienna Insurance Group
The rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has raised the outlook for Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) from A+ with a stable outlook to A+ with a positive outlook.
AM Best affirms high ‘A’ credit ratings of Triglav, medium-term outlook is stable
AM Best has reaffirmed the Financial Strength Rating of "A" (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "a" (Excellent) of Zavarovalnica Triglav and Pozavarovalnica Triglav Re. All elements of this year's ratings remain at the same level as last year, while the ratings maintain a stable medium-term outlook, Triglav said on its website.
WTW launch of Radar 5 represents a major step forward in insurance pricing and underwriting
Built specifically for the insurance industry, Radar 5, the newest version of Radar, market-leading end-to-end rating and analytics software of WTW (Willis Towers Watson), introduces a suite of advanced capabilities, including cutting-edge Generative AI techniques, to provide unprecedented speed and agility for pricing, portfolio management, claims and underwriting, WTW said.
VIG to publish a voluntary Purchase Offer for up to 100% of the share capital of NÜRNBERGER
On October 17, 2025, Vienna Insurance Group (VIG), the leading insurance group in CEE, concluded a Business Combination Agreement with NÜRNBERGER Beteiligungs-AG (NÜRNBERGER). Based on this Agreement, VIG will make a voluntary public Purchase Offer, offering the shareholders of NÜRNBERGER a price of EUR 120.00 per outstanding NÜRNBERGER share in cash.
PZU in partnership with the startup simpl.rent implements an innovative solution
PZU is establishing a new partnership with the startup simpl.rent and implementing a tool that facilitates implementation of dedicated insurance programs tailored to selected customer groups. This innovation is a part of the PZU Ready for Startups program, PZU said in its press release.
Marsh McLennan to change its brand to Marsh effective January 2026
Marsh McLennan will change its brand to Marsh effective January 2026, and it has created a new unit, Business and Client Services (BCS), to accelerate innovation and centralize investments in operational excellence, data, AI and analytics, the company said in its press release.
Marsh McLennan generates 11% revenue growth in 3Q demonstrating solid quarter results
Consolidated revenue of Marsh in the third quarter of 2025 was USD 6.4 billion, an increase of 11% compared with the third quarter of 2024, or 4% on an underlying basis. Operating income rose 6% to USD 1.2 billion.
AXA announces changes within its leadership team effective December 1st
AXA has announced the following changes within its leadership team, effective December 1st, 2025, in order to prepare its next strategic cycle:
Brian Church has been appointed Division President, Property and Casualty, for Chubb Overseas General Insurance
Brian Church has been appointed Division President, Property and Casualty, for Chubb Overseas General Insurance (COG), the company's international general insurance operations, effective immediately, as Chubb announced.
Aon: Byron Beebe appointed as CEO for Human Capital
Byron Beebe has been appointed as CEO of Human Capital to lead Aon’s integrated Health, Wealth and Talent solutions, effective immediately, Aon announced.
BB2025: Munich Re reinforces its stabilizing role in Europe
In a world increasingly shaped by climate extremes and geopolitical tension, Munich Re reaffirmed its role as a stabilizing partner for the insurance industry, the German reinsurer said in a pre- Baden-Baden 2025 press release.
Allianz – the only insurers in the Top 100 Interbrand Best Global Brands 2025
Allianz is the only insurance brand ranked in the Top 100 Interbrand Best Global Brands 2025, ranking 27th, after the value of the brand has increased by 20% over the past year to USD 28.2 billion. As compared with 2024, Allianz has moved up two positions in Top 100.
Sava Re’s ‘A’ ratings affirmed by AM Best, outlook stable
On 9 October 2025, AM Best affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Pozavarovalnica Sava d.d. (Sava Re) (Slovenia), the operating holding company of the Sava Insurance Group. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable, Sava Re announced.
Aon: Simon Chisholm to lead the Reinsurance Solutions’ Global Clients Segment for the Asia region
Simon Chisholm has been named as Chairman of Asia for Reinsurance Solutions, effective January 1, 2026, Aon announced.
Aon: Nick Nudo named as U.S. casualty segment leader for Reinsurance Solutions
Nick Nudo has been named as U.S. casualty segment leader for Reinsurance Solutions, Aon, a leading global professional services firm, reports.
UNIQA has a long-term commitment to CEE as the fastest growing and most dynamic insurance market
UNIQA Insurance Group has a long-term commitment to Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as the world’s fastest-growing insurance region, Wolfgang Kindl, Member of the Management Board of UNIQA Insurance Group AG, reaffirmed during a strategic visit to Montenegro.
The launch of Velogica in Finland marks a significant advancement in SCOR’s shared commitment to digital innovation
SCOR Digital Solutions has announced the successful launch of Velogica, a cloud-based automated underwriting solution, with the strategic partner Aktia Life Insurance in Finland.
The joint venture of Achmea, Lifetri, and Sixth Street becomes a top-3 player in pension and life insurance
Achmea, Lifetri, and Sixth Street have finalized their strategic partnership in pensions and life insurance. The joint venture, Achmea Pension & Life Insurance NV, operates as a top three player, focusing on sustainable growth, customer focus, and strengthening its position in a dynamic pension landscape.
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Lloyd’s partners with Ireland’s Department of Finance to foster insurtech innovation and promote Irish expertise
Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market for global risk, and Ireland’s Department of Finance announced a new strategic partnership to foster insurtech innovation and promote Irish expertise on a global stage.
Gerardo Polanco named as General Manager of Aon’s Iberia Reinsurance team
Gerardo Polanco has been named as General Manager of Aon’s Iberia Reinsurance team, effective immediately, the company said in its press release.
23 October 2025