XPRIMM News No. 263, February 19, 2015

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TOP NEWS KOOPERATIVA- VIG: One third of homes and half of contents still uninsured in the Czech Republic by daniela.ghetu@mxp.ro, 2015-02-18 KOOPERATIVA pojistovna - VIG, the second largest insurer on the Czech market, paid CZK 1.5 billion (~EUR 54 million), for 21,000 claims arising from the natural disasters in 2014. By comparison, in the previous year 23,000 similar claims were reported, with a total value of CZK 2 billion, of which CZK 1.6 billion were paid only for the damages produced by the June floods which affected the territory of the Czech Republic in 2013. More STATISTICS: CZECH Rep., FY2014: Despite the positive trend in motor insurance, market doesn't take off yet by daniela.ghetu@mxp.ro, 2015-02-18 Hopes for a strong recovery of the insurance market were not confirmed as the full year figures of the CAP - the Czech Insurers Association show only a very small growth in terms of GWP (1.05%), to CZK 115.19 billion. In European currency, given the significant depreciation of the Czech koruna, the total GWP amounted to EUR 4.15 billion, a value close to the one from 2013. More STATISTICS: TURKISH insurance sector up by 7.3% in 2014 by vlad.boldijar@mxp.ro, 2015-02-19 Last year, the Turkish insurance industry reported a 7.3% increase in GWP, to TRY 25.9 billion (EUR 9.2 billion), compared to the previous year's TRY 24.2 billion, according to the preliminary figures published by the Insurance Association of Turkey - TSB. More STATISTICS: LITHUANIA, FY2014: Insurance market development is likely to surpass the growth rate of the domestic economy by vlad.boldijar@mxp.ro, 2015-02-18 Driven by a recovery in the economy and an almost 7% increase in 2014, the insurance market this year is likely to maintain a similar growth rate, forecasts the Bank of Lithuania. More STATISTICS: ESTONIA, FY2014: Local market reported increases on almost all business lines by vlad.boldijar@mxp.ro, 2015-02-19 Last year, the Estonian insurance market posted total gross written premiums of EUR 341 million, 7.5% up compared with the previous year, according to FY2014 preliminary market figures published by the Estonian National Statistics Board. Claims paid during the period were up by 3.5% to EUR 189.5 million due to the 5% increase reported on the general insurance segment. More UKRAINE Green Card prices up by 42.7% by olesea.adonev@mxp.ro, 2015-02-11 Due to a 58% devaluation of the local currency (UAH) against the euro by 58%, starting February 12, 2015, the Motor (Transport) Insurance Bureau of Ukraine (MTIBU) will increase the tariffs for Green Card policies by 42.7%, according to www.forinsurer.com. More Продолжение STATISTICS: KAZAKHSTAN, FY2014: Local market decreased by 4.7% by olesea.adonev@mxp.ro, 2015-02-13 According to the official data published by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in 2014 the gross written premiums collected by the local insurance companies totaled KZT 266.1 billion (EUR 1.1 billion), 4.7% less in local currency compared with 2013. More Продолжение STATISTICS: AZERBAIJAN, FY2014: Gradual appreciation of AZN compared to EUR led to a double-digit increase of the market by olesea.adonev@mxp.ro, 2015-02-18 According to data presented by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in 2014, the insurance market of Azerbaijan totaled AZN 429.18 million, reporting an increase rate of 5.79% in local currency, while the claims paid amounted to AZN 157.13 million, up by 27.95%. More Продолжение AZERBAIJAN will apply the Green Card system starting January 2016 by olesea.adonev@mxp.ro, 2015-02-12 The President of Azerbaijan has approved the amendments to the Law of the Azerbaijan Republic regarding "Compulsory Insurance". Amendments entered into force on December 25, 2014. The main part of the amendments concerned the fact that Azerbaijan joined the Green Card System. The amendments to the Law on Compulsory Insurance endorsed by the country's leader and the processes regulating the activity within the Green Card system will enter into force starting January 1, 2016. More Продолжение ARMENIA, Q32014: Insurers report a 6.1% increase in the total number of insurance contracts by olesea.adonev@mxp.ro, 2015-02-11 According to the latest data published by ArmInfo News Agency, for the Q32014, Armenian insurance companies issued 244,201 policies, up by 6.1% compared to the similar period of 2013. Thus, the total number of valid insurance policies grew by 1.6% to 628,202. More Продолжение WILLIS Group net income down 0.8% in 2014 by vlad.boldijar@mxp.ro, 2015-02-11 The insurance and reinsurance broker WILLIS Group reported net income of USD 362 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 compared with USD 365 million in 2013. At the same time, the value of commissions and fees increased to USD 3.77 billion compared to USD 3.63 billion in 2013. More Продолжение AON's FY2014 revenues up 2% to USD 12 billion by vlad.boldijar@mxp.ro, 2015-02-11 AON Plc reported for the financial year 2014, total revenues of USD 12 billion, 2% more compared to the prior year. By divisions, Risk Solutions total revenue increased 1% to USD 7.8 billion and HR Solutions total revenue increased 5% to USD 4.3 billion. More MMC posts double-digit growth in operating income for the seventh consecutive year by vlad.boldijar@mxp.ro, 2015-02-11 MARSH & MCLENNAN Companies (MMC) reported for the fourth quarter 2014 consolidated revenue of USD 3.2 billion, representing an increase of 4% compared with Q4 2013, while the operating income rose 10% to USD 536 million, compared with USD 489 million in the prior year period. For the full year 2014, the net income increased to USD 2.3 billion (vs. USD 2.1 billion in 2013), while the consolidated revenue was USD 13 billion, or 6% more y-o-y. More Insurance Europe: Telework makes insurance a more attractive career choice by adina.tudor@mxp.ro, 2015-02-11 The ability to engage in telework could make the insurance sector a better place to work, while also increasing productivity within the sector, according to a joint declaration signed by Insurance Europe, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, and other European bodies representing employers and trade unions in the European insurance sector. More VIII Tashkent International Insurance and Reinsurance Forum will be held on June 4-7, 2015 by olesea.adonev@mxp.ro, 2015-02-18 The VIII Tashkent International Insurance and Reinsurance Forum, organized by SAIPRO Information Rating Agency, will take place between the 4th and the 7th of June, 2015, in Tashkent (Uzbekistan). More PRESS CUTTINGS AIG reports fourth quarter 2014 net income of USD 655 million and diluted earnings per share of USD 0.46 AZERBAIJAN: PASHA Heyat Sigorta establishes cooperation with German Social Insurance Against Accidents Bermuda seeks business in BELARUS Generali Bulgaria, Victoria get new CEO HANNOVER Re broadly satisfied with outcome of 1 January treaty renewals HUNGARY home insurance market sees first post-crisis expansion ING's Romanian life insurance unit profit jumps 150% in 2014 January 2015 Renewals: SCOR Global P&C delivers premium growth of 2.4%, while maintaining expected profitability KAZAKHSTAN: A.M. Best assigns ratings to Kommesk-Omir Insurance Company KBC Group: Last quarter continues profitable trend. 2014 profit at 1.8 billion euros. LATVIA: Insurers suffer EUR 4.5 mln loss from MTPL insurance in 2014 LITHUANIA's pension funds paid out EUR 14.3 mln in 2014 Metlife announces fourth quarter and full year 2014 results NN Group posts strong 4Q14 and 2014 results NN Group rebrands its businesses Rostelecom sells insurance policies in North-Western Russia Russian export insurance agency interested in new projects in BELARUS TURKEY: 2/3 of population live in areas with earthquake risk VIG plans bond issue and buyback of existing securities ZURICH reports business operating profit of USD 4.6 billion for 2014 and proposes dividend of CHF 17

ON THE MOVE Mathew EAGLE, new head of Guy Carpenter's team of International Analytics by daniela.ghetu@mxp.ro, 2015-02-19 Starting August 1st, Matthew EAGLE will be the new Managing Director and Head of International Analytics for Guy Carpenter, the company has recently announced. More CURRENT REPORTS XPRIMM INSURANCE REPORT 1H2014 RUSSIA 1H 2014 TURKEY FY 2013 and 1H2014 AZERBAIJAN 1H 2014 KAZAKHSTAN FY 2013 and 1H2014 STATISTIC UPDATES Turkey FY2014 Czech Rep. FY2014 Lithuania FY2014 Estonia FY2014 Azerbaijan FY2014 Kazakhstan FY2014 EVENTS African Insurance Forum 2015 February 23-24, 2015 Johannesburg, South Africa Organizer: FEXTONS Media Partner: XPRIMM Publications For details: ins.fextons.com European Conference on Consumer Protection in Financial Services March 12th 2015 Palace of the Parliament, Romania Organizers: APPA-The Romanian Association of Insurance Promotion & UNSAR- The National Association of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies in Romania For details: www.consumerprotection.ro 3rd Annual Claims Forum March 11-13, 2015 Munich, Germany Organizer: FLEMING Europe Media partner: XPRIMM Publications For details: finance.flemingeurope.com IX International Conference "Insurance in Central Asia" April 14-15, 2015 Almaty, Kazakhstan Organizer: InterConsult Info With the support of the Kazakhstan Association of Insurers Media Partner: XPRIMM Publications For details: www.allinsurance.kz Russian Reinsurance Conference XIX Edition April 16-17, 2015 Moscow, Russia Organizers: All-Russia Insurance Association & DELEVOY Format Group Media coverage: XPRIMM Publications For details: ins-df.com/reconference XI - Annual International Risk Management Conference April 16-17, 2015 Almaty, Kazakhstan Organizer: JSC Eurasia Insurance Company Media Partner: XPRIMM Publications For details: www.theeurasia.kz IIF 2015 - Motor Insurance - The Road towards profitability April 19-20, 2015 Istanbul, Turkey Organizers: Media XPRIMM and Istanbul Underwriting Center Media coverage: XPRIMM Publications For details: www.internationalinsuranceforum.com The Future of General Insurance in Africa April 23-24, 2015 Organizer: Landsberg Communications International - LCI Media Partner: XPRIMM Publications For details: www.lcisa.com Global Forum on Cyber Security for Financial Sector May 11-12, 2015 Frankfurt, Germany Organizer: PROSPERO Events Media Partner: XPRIMM Publications For details: www.prosperoevents.com FIAR 2015 - The International Insurance - Reinsurance Forum May 17-21, 2015 Brasov, Romania Organizer: Media XPRIMM For details: www.fiar.ro 7th International Insurance Conference May 27, 2015 Luxembourg Congres Conference Centre Organizer: Insurance Europe