Greece
GREECE: Greek market sees a 4.8% increase in January – August 2025
GWP in Greece, according to the data of the survey conducted among 46 insurance companies for the period January to August 2025, saw an overall increase of 4.8% y-o-y, amounting to EUR 3.89 billion, insurancedaily.gr reports.
STATISTICS: GREECE 1H2025: property insurance grew by 10.6%
According to the half-year market figures published by HAIC - the Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies, the Greek insurance market totaled EUR 2.9 billion at the end of 1H2025, up by 3% y-o-y from EUR 2.82 billion a year before.
GREECE: Ethniki Insurance announces acquisition of a majority stake in two brokerage companies
Ethniki Insurance has reached an agreement with the Syngelidis Group for the acquisition of a majority stake (55%) in the brokerage companies Elysee Insurance Agent s Coordinator S.A. and Elysee Insurance Brokers S.A., which operate in all insurance sectors in Greece, insuranceforum.gr reports.
GREECE: Only 18.2% of homes have insurance coverage against natural disasters and earthquakes
Insurance companies expect limited losses from the summer fires, given that the incentives provided by the state for home insurance have slightly increased the number of insured buildings in Greece, insurancedaily.gr reports.
GREECE: Unilink Group acquires Mega Brokers to create a leading force on the market
Unilink Group, part of the international fintech leader Acrisure and the largest insurance brokerage company in Central and Eastern Europe, announced the acquisition of Mega Brokers, the largest insurance brokerage company in Greece, with the aim of creating a leading force on the market, insurancedaily.gr reports.
Unilink Group, the largest insurance distributor in CEE acquires Greek Mega Brokers
The largest insurance distributor in Central and Eastern Europe, Unilink Group, owned by leading global fintech Acrisure, announced it has acquired Mega Brokers, the largest retail insurance agent in Greece to create a market leading business together.
STATISTICS: GREECE 1Q 2025: negative change in GWP driven by the life insurance segment
According to the Q1 2025 preliminary statistics published by HAIC - the Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies, at the end of March, the Greece insurance market totaled at EUR 1.37 billion, 2.2% down y-o-y.
GREECE: EUROPE INSURANCE to expand its activities in Romania
EUROPE INSURANCE has announced the expansion of its activities in Romania under the Freedom of establishment principle, following the approval received on May 15, 2025 by the Bank of Greece, insuranceforum.gr reports.
GREECE: EAEE: Greece remains dangerously underinsured, leaving citizens with a disproportionate financial burden
The Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies (EAEE) held an event "Securing THE FUTURE | Sustainability & Resilience" in the context of its Annual General Meeting. The event covered a wide range of issues such as health and pension savings, focusing on climate change and natural disasters.
GREECE: Ethniki Insurance records strong growth in 2024 with a 15.8% GWP increase and strengthens its market share to 14.6%
In 2024, Ethniki Insurance recorded a 15.8% increase in GWP, significantly exceeding the market average of 8.7%. As a result, the company’s market share is expected to reach 14.6% from 13.7% in 2023, the insurer said.
STATISTICS: GREECE FY2024: 8.7% growth driven by life, motor and property insurance lines
According to the survey conducted by the Association of Insurance Companies of Greece (AAEE) among its member Insurance Companies, the total premium production in 2024 increased by 8.7% compared to the previous year, amounting to EUR 5.68 billion.
GREECE: EAEE elected its new Board of Directors for the two-year period 2025-2026
The Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies (EAEE) on February 25 elected its new Board of Directors for the two-year period 2025-2026.
GREECE: Total amount of payments for the losses from Bora storm estimated at EUR 18.7 million
The EAEE survey provides the first estimate of the Greek insurance market's payments for property and motor insurance losses from the extreme weather events (Bora storm) that hit Greece during the period 30 November - 2 December 2024, insurancedaily.gr writes.
STATISTICS: GREECE 3Q2024: Impressive increase in life insurance linked to investment funds
Q3 2024 preliminary insurance market figures published by HAIC - Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies, shows that at the end of September 2024, the Greek insurance market totaled EUR 4.19 billion, up by 10.8% y-o-y.
GREECE: The loss ratio in motor insurance exceeded 2018 levels
The financial “health” indicators of the motor insurance sector have returned to the pre-pandemic negative levels, insurancedaily.gr writes.
STATISTICS: GREECE 1H2024: increased demand for property insurance
According to the half-year market figures published by HAIC - the Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies, the Greek insurance market totaled EUR 2.8 billion at the end of 1H2024, up by 6.7% y-o-y from EUR 2.63 billion a year before. The non-life insurance increased by 8.5% y-o-y, to EUR 1.44 billion, while in the case of life business lines, Greek insurers generated about EUR 1.37 billion in GWP, up by 4.90% y-o-y.
Angeliki Mouratidou is the new General Manager of Euroins Greece
As of 16 September, Angeliki Mouratidou is the new General Manager of Euroins Greece. Athanasios Smyrnis and Vasil Dimitrov remain in the company as Deputy Managers to provide their valuable support.
GREECE: Insurance assets increased by EUR 301 million in 1Q2024
In 1Q2024 the total asset value of insurance companies increased by EUR 301 million y-o-y and stood at EUR 20,588 million, insurancedaily.gr writes.
STATISTICS: Greek insurers’ Q1 GWP increased to EUR 1.40 billion
According to the Q1 2024 preliminary statistics published by HAIC - the Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies, at the end of March, the Greece insurance market totaled at EUR 1.40 billion, 14.3% more y-o-y.
GREECE: total contribution of the insurance sector in GDP amounts to EUR 2.5 billion
The total contribution of the insurance sector in GDP amounts to EUR 2.5 billion, insurancedaily.gr writes with reference to the EAEE annual report (Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies) for 2023.

4 November 2025