Gross premiums written by Ukrainian insurers in 2011 amounted UAH 22.7 billion (EUR 2.1 billion), 1.7% up as compared to 2010, while the growth in net premiums was of about 34.8%, to UAH 17.9 billion (EUR 1.7 billion). Claims paid in the same period decreased by about 20%, to UAH 4.8 billion (EUR 457 million), according to the Ukrainian League of Insurers data, presented on the occasion the Yalta International Forum by Alexander FILONIUK, President LIOU.

On the non-life market, the 2011 underwritings rose up to UAH 21.3 billion (EUR 2 billion) and are accounting for over 94% of the total GWP, while life insurance only represent 5.9% of the market, with UAH 1,3 billion (EUR 123 million) in GWP.

Motor insurance lines were once again the market drivers, with a 32% share of the portfolio, amounting UAH 5.6 billion (EUR 533 million). Also, property insurance amounted UAH 2.3 billion (EUR 219 million) or 12% of the total GWP.

The concentration degree slightly decreased in 2011 as compared to the previous years. Thus, Top 100 non-life insurers are holding 90% of the GWP, while Top 20 life insurers totalize 95% of the specialty market.

In Ukraine there 442 active insurance companies in 2011, of which 378 operating on the non-life insurance lines.

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