News - Insurance
SERBIA: ”Key Trends 2026” conference: insurance industry has had stable and safe growth for 14 years
Improving cooperation between the financial and real sectors, new models of financing the economy and easier access to capital were the key topics of the second "Key Trends 2026" conference, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Serbia, the Association of Banks of Serbia and the Association of Insurers of Serbia (UOS).
8 October 2026Turab Hussain appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of AIG
American International Group (AIG) has announced the appointment of Turab Hussain as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of AIG, effective October 12, 2026.
8 October 2026TURKIYE: New medium-term economic plan to open up significant opportunities for the insurance sector
The new Medium-Term Programme (MTP), released by the Turkish government, opens up significant opportunities for the insurance sector, according to Mr. Ahmet Yasar, President of the Insurance Association of Turkiye (TSB).
8 October 2026UKRAINE: MTPL generated over 50% of TAS Group’s GWP and paid claims in January–August
TAS Group, the leader of Ukraine’s non-life insurance market, collected UAH 5.45 billion (~EUR 0.11 billion) during January–August 2026, which is 9.4% more y-o-y.
8 October 2026Zurich completes its acquisition of Beazley to create world's largest specialty insurance business
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) has announced the completion of its acquisition of Beazley Plc (Beazley), bringing together two highly complementary businesses to create the world's largest specialty insurance business, headquartered in London.
8 October 2026KAZAKHSTAN: XVII International Conference "Insurance in Central Asia": Market, Risks, Data and Technology
The XVII International Conference “Insurance in Central Asia” took place in Almaty on 23–24 September 2026. Over two days, representatives of insurance and reinsurance companies, professional associations, rating agencies, financial institutions and technology businesses discussed how the region’s insurance market is changing under the influence of new risks, regulation, digitalization and shifting customer demand.
8 October 2026ExploRe & ReConnext 2027 opens registration for Antalya
Registration is now open for ExploRe & ReConnext 2027, which will bring the international (re)insurance community back to Antalya, Türkiye, on 21–24 March 2027.
2 October 2026EIOPA Assesses Climate Risks for Life, Health and Pensions
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published a report on climate change impacts on life and health and potential risks for the insurance and IORP sectors. The report identifies extreme heat as the leading climate-related liability risk for the sectors.
1 October 2026STATISTICS: SERBIA 1H2026: stable growth while the insurance gap still persists
Serbian insurers ended 1H2026 with total GWP worth RSD 104.32 billion (EUR 888.85 million), which is 6.87% more y-o-y in local currency, according to the end-quarter statistics published by the National Bank of Serbia (NBS).
1 October 2026STATISTICS: SLOVAKIA 1H2026: steady market growth, but claims increase faster than premiums
GWP by the insurers domiciled in Slovakia amounted, according to the official statistics of the Slovak National Bank, to EUR 1.19 billion in H1 2026, which is by 5.24% more y-o-y.
1 October 2026STATISTICS: BULGARIA 1H2026: Slowly recovering after the last year’s DallBogg shock
Bulgarian insurance market reported Q1 2026 GWP worth EUR 1.42 billion, which is 1.74% more y-o-y, according to the official quarterly figures published on Financial Supervisory Commission.
1 October 2026CROATIA: Judicial Experts Congress to address AI, risk assessment and complex claims
The 9th Congress of Judicial Experts of the Republic of Croatia will take place on October 2-3, 2026, at the Westin Hotel in Zagreb, bringing together more than 1,000 participants and over 60 speakers to discuss the growing role of expert assessment in judicial proceedings and a wide range of economic, technological and risk-related issues.
1 October 2026VIG Re: Catrina Gemmerich to succeed Stephan Wirz as Chief Business Officer
VIG Re has announced a change in its Board of Management, with Catrina Gemmerich set to succeed Stephan Wirz as Chief Business Officer (CBO) as of March 1, 2027, subject to regulatory approval. Wirz will complete his mandate as Board Member and CBO on the same date, following a structured handover period.
1 October 2026WTW appoints Andy Chang to drive growth across global Direct & Facultative business
Willis, a WTW business, announced that Andy Chang has joined its global Direct & Facultative business as Growth Leader, based in Miami.
1 October 2026AIG: Sierra Signorelli appointed as CEO of Americas and Global Personal Insurance
American International Group (AIG) has announced the appointment of Sierra Signorelli as Chief Executive Officer, Americas and Global Personal Insurance, effective January 1, 2027.
29 September 2026Aon announces new leadership and governance structure for its Reinsurance Solutions business in Germany
Aon, a leading global professional services firm, has announced a new leadership and governance structure for its Reinsurance Solutions business in Germany, effective October 1, 2026. Under the new structure, Phillip Esser has been appointed CEO of Reinsurance Solutions in Germany for Aon.
29 September 2026Guy Goldstein to assume the newly created role of Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer on the Management Board of ERGO Group
With effect from 1 October 2026, Guy Goldstein will assume the newly created role of Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) on the Management Board of ERGO Group AG.
29 September 2026Jacek Krawczykowski appointed to the management board of PZU Życie SA
On September 24, 2026, the Supervisory Board of PZU Życie SA, following a qualification process, appointed Jacek Krawczykowski to the company's management board. The appointment is effective September 30 of this year.
29 September 2026KNF approves Iwona Wróbel as president of PZU Życie SA
On September 25, 2026, the Polish Financial Supervision Authority unanimously approved the appointment of Iwona Wróbel as President of the Management Board of PZU Życie SA, the company said on its website.
29 September 2026CROATIA: In Jan-Aug market continues to grow and motor insurance leads non-life premium and claims portfolio
The Croatian insurance market continues to grow, with total GWP reaching EUR 1.46 billion in the first eight months of 2026. According to the monthly report of the Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency (Hanfa), the figure represents an increase of 6.9% y-o-y.
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