News - Re/Insurance groups
Aviva’s reports very strong results in the first half of 2026 with operating profit up 24%
Aviva has reported Group operating profit up 24% to GBP 1,326 million (HY25: GBP 1,068 million), IFRS return on equity of 20.3% (HY25: 18.2%) in its half year results announcement 2026.
17 August 2026Talanx sets a new earnings record in the first half of 2026 with all divisions contributing record earnings figures
The Talanx Group has set a new earnings record in the first half of 2026. Group net income rose by 9% to EUR 1,499 (1,373) million, and the Group is assuming it will exceed its full-year forecast of approximately EUR 2.7 billion, the Group has announced on its website.
17 August 2026Operating profit of Allianz in 1H2026 rises to a record level reaching 54% of the full-year outlook midpoint
In 2Q2026, total business volume of Allianz amounted to EUR 45.6 billion (2Q2025: EUR 44.5 billion). Internal growth, which excludes the effects of foreign-currency translation as well as acquisitions and divestments, was strong at 5.7%. All three segments contributed, with Asset Management performing particularly strong, Allianz announced on its website.
17 August 2026Munich Re reports excellent half-year result and is well on track to achieve its annual target of EUR 6.3 billion
Munich Re generated a net result of EUR 2,211 million (2,085 million) in the second quarter of 2026 and EUR 3,925 million (3,178 million) in the first half of the year, bolstered by very low major-loss expenditure in property-casualty reinsurance together with a very strong investment result, according to the company.
17 August 2026Hannover Re reports very good half-year result which puts the Group in an excellent position
Hannover Re generated a very good half-year result in an increasingly challenging market landscape and considers itself on track to achieve the full-year earnings guidance of at least EUR 2.7 billion, the Group has announced.
17 August 2026Achmea makes a strong start to the year further strengthening its market position
Achmea achieved an operational result of EUR 492 million (-13%) at the end of June. Lower results at Non-Life and Health were partially offset by higher results in the International, Retirement Services and Pension & Life segments, the company said in its press release.
17 August 2026NN Group reports strong commercial performance in the first half of 2026
NN Group’s operating capital generation in the first half of the year increased 5% to EUR 1,073 million, building on a strong prior-year base, supported by business growth in Europe. Well on track to achieve 2028 OCG target of EUR 2.2 billion, the Group said on its website.
11 August 2026MetLife’s net income in 2Q2026 rises 1% to USD 705 million
MetLife has announced an excellent second quarter. Premiums, fees and other income were USD 13.7 billion, up 7% compared with the prioryear quarter. Adjusted premiums, fees and other revenues, excluding pension risk transfers, were USD 13.0 billion, up 5%, the company said on its website.
11 August 2026Generali’s GWP reach EUR 53.4 billion in the first half of the year driven by both P&C and Life
Gross written premiums of Generali in the first half of the year grew to EUR 53.4 billion (+5.8%), driven by both P&C (+6.3%) and Life (+5.5%), the Group said in its press release.
11 August 2026AIG delivers another strong quarter marking an exceptional first half of the year
American International Group (AIG) for the second quarter of 2026, has reported net income attributable to AIG common shareholders of USD 948 million, or USD 1.78 per diluted common share, compared to net income of USD 1.1 billion, or USD 1.98 per diluted common share, in the prior year quarter.
11 August 2026Zurich reports record H1 2026 earnings driven by Specialty, Life and P&C growth
Zurich Insurance Group delivered a strong set of results for 1H 2026, reporting net income attributable to shareholders of USD 3.5 billion, up 14% y-o-y, while business operating profit (BOP) reached a record USD 4.8 billion, an increase of 13%.
6 August 2026Swiss Re, 1H 2026: 9% increase in net income to USD 2.8 billion; full-year target confirmed at USD 4.5 billion
Swiss Re reported a net income of USD 1.3 billion for Q2 2026, bringing first-half net income to USD 2.8 billion. The result demonstrates improved earnings generation across all three Business Units, putting Swiss Re well on track towards its USD 4.5 billion full-year 2026 target.
6 August 2026Swiss Re: Velina Peneva appointed CEO L&H Re; Martin Zingg appointed Group CIO
Swiss Re appointed Velina Peneva, currently Group Chief Investment Officer, as CEO L&H Re, while Martin Zingg, currently Group Head Corporate Development & Capital Markets, was appointed Group Chief Investment Officer and member of the Group Executive Committee.
6 August 2026Triglav to acquire a 49% stake in Croatia's Arsano Medical Group, one of the country's leading private healthcare providers
Zavarovalnica Triglav, the parent company of the Triglav Group, has signed an agreement to acquire a 49% stake in Croatia's Arsano Medical Group, one of the country's leading private healthcare providers, Triglav said on its website.
4 August 2026S&P affirms its high "A+" credit rating and raises the anchor from "a" to "a+" of the Triglav Group
S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has affirmed its high "A+" financial strength and issuer credit ratings of the Triglav Group and thereby of its parent company Zavarovalnica Triglav and the Group member Pozavarovalnica Triglav Re. The medium-term outlook is stable, as the Group announced on its website.
4 August 2026Chubb reports a very strong quarter
The net income of Chubb Limited for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, was USD 2.85 billion, and core operating income was USD 2.84 billion. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, net income was USD 5.17 billion, and core operating income was USD 5.53 billion, Chubb announced on its website.
4 August 2026S&P affirmed Sava Re's and Zavarovalnica Sava's 'A+' ratings
On 31 of July, S&P Global Ratings (Agency) published its latest credit ratings for Sava Re d.d. and Zavarovalnica Sava d.d., affirming their long-term issuer credit and financial strength ratings at “A+” with a stable outlook. The Agency also affirmed the “A-” issue ratings on two of Sava Re’s junior subordinated outstanding bonds.
4 August 2026AXA delivers outstanding performance in the first half of 2026
Total gross written premiums & other revenues of AXA in 1H2026 were up +5%, driven by Life & Health (+8%) and Property & Casualty (+3%), AXA said in its report.
4 August 2026Munich Re posts preliminary net profit of EUR 2.2 billion for the second quarter
Munich Re recorded a strong second quarter 2026. The Group’s preliminary net profit of approximately EUR 2.2 billion significantly surpassed analysts’ consensus estimate of EUR 1.786 billion for 2Q2026, according to the Group’s press release.
4 August 2026Fitch affirmed Generali's IFS Rating at 'AA-' with a stable outlook
In July, Fitch Ratings affirmed Generali and its core subsidiaries' Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Ratings at 'AA-'. The agency also affirmed Generali's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A+'. The Outlooks are Stable.
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