News - Re/Insurance groups
Marsh announces collaboration with Cambridge-based Kirontech to accelerate strategy to positively impact societal healthcare
Marsh, a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, has announced a collaboration with Cambridge-based Kirontech, a claims risk intelligence company that uses AI-enabled technology to strengthen payment integrity and improve patient outcomes.
Fitch affirms Eurohold Bulgaria at 'B' and removes RWN
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Eurohold Bulgaria AD's (Eurohold) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B’ and removed it from Rating Watch Negative (RWN). The Outlook is Stable.
Adris Group continued its ambitious three-year investment cycle worth almost EUR 500 million
In the circumstances of geopolitical tensions, increasingly pronounced climate change, the accelerated use of AI, and strong inflationary pressures, Adris Group operated successfully. Revenue, operating profit and net profit grew. Over EUR 180 million were invested and an "ambitious three-year investment cycle" worth almost EUR 500 million continued, said the CEO of Adris Group, Marko Remenar.
Jan-Oliver Thofern to retire as CEO of Reinsurance and chairman of the country board for Aon in Germany
Jan-Oliver Thofern, CEO of Reinsurance and chairman of the country board for Aon in Germany, will retire from the firm effective January 1, 2027, Aon, a leading global professional services firm, has announced.
Aegon CEO Lard Friese appointed Chair of the global association for insurance companies
Aegon CEO, Lard Friese, was appointed Chair of the global association for insurance companies at its spring 2026 board meeting on June 3, the Geneva Association announced, Aegon said on its website.
Triglav to distribute over EUR 68 million in dividends
At the 51st General Meeting of Shareholders of Zavarovalnica Triglav, the shareholders approved the Management Board's and the Supervisory Board's proposal to pay out a dividend of EUR 3.00 gross per share. A total of EUR 68.2 million will be distributed in dividends, representing a 7% increase compared with last year.
S&P affirms its 'A-' issuer credit and financial strength ratings on Poland-based PZU Group
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its 'A-' issuer credit and financial strength ratings on Poland-based insurer Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen S.A. (PZU) and its core operating subsidiaries: Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen na Zycie S.A. and Towarzystwo Ubezpieczen Wzajemnych Polski Zaklad Ubezpieczen Wzajemnych. The rating agency has maintained its positive outlook on the three entities.
SCOR’s Sustainable Business Report: SCOR to reduce its negative indirect impact on the environment by 2050
It is in SCOR’s raison d’être to contribute to the welfare, resilience, and sustainable development of societies by bridging the protection gap, increasing insurance reach, helping to protect the insured against the risks they face, pushing back the frontiers of insurability and acting as a responsible investor, SCOR said in its newly released 2025 Sustainable Business Report.
Luca Cetrano appointed as Group Chief Investment Officer of Generali
Luca Cetrano has been appointed as Group Chief Investment Officer of Generali, effective as of 1 June 2026, reporting to Group General Manager, Marco Sesana, Generali said on its website.
SCOR sponsors a new cat bond, which will provide the Group with multi-year risk transfer capacity of USD 75 million
SCOR has successfully sponsored a new catastrophe bond (“cat bond”), Atlas Capital DAC Series 2026-1, which will provide the Group with multi-year risk transfer capacity of USD 75 million to protect itself against named storms in the US and the Caribbean, earthquakes in the US and Canada, and European windstorms.
UNIQA’s 1Q2026 technical result rises 5.3% in times of volatile capital markets
Premiums written of UNIQA in 1Q2026 rose by 14.4% to EUR 2.80 billion. Earnings before taxes rose by 5.9% to EUR 160 million. Net consolidated profit went up by a robust 7.5% to EUR 128 million and the outlook for 2026 with earnings before taxes of EUR 540–570 million is confirmed, UNIQA said on its website.
PZU SA and LINK4 sign a merger plan as another step towards integration
The PZU Group is moving closer to implementing a multi-brand insurance model – the Management Boards of PZU SA and LINK4 have signed a merger plan, commencing the next stage of building an organization even better tailored to the needs of customers and partners, PZU said on its website.
Moody’s upgrades Generali’s IFSR rating to A1 from A2
Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Generali Group's insurance financial strength rating (IFSR) to A1 from
Peter Langenbach to be appointed Division Chairman of Achmea’s health insurer
Peter Langenbach will be appointed Division Chairman of Zilveren Kruis, Achmea’s health insurer, effective June 15, 2026, succeeding Georgette Fijneman, who is becoming CEO of PGGM Pensioenservices, the company said.
Vienna Insurance Group completes largest transaction in the company’s history
Having received all regulatory approvals, Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) completed the acquisition of NÜRNBERGER Beteiligungs-AG (Nürnberger), the Group said in its statement. Diversification through the German market is seen as a growth driver for the core CEE market.
Triglav Group’s total business volume rises 14% in 1Q2026
Triglav Group's total business volume in 1Q2026 increased by 14% year-on-year to EUR 633.4 million, primarily driven by strong premium growth in international markets.
Vienna Insurance Group approves dividend increase of 12% and the outlook for 2026 is extremely positive
A dividend of EUR 1.73 per share proposed by the Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) Managing Board and Supervisory Board was approved during the Annual General Meeting, which represents a 12% increase on the previous year’s dividend, VIG said in a statement.
Generali Group records strong growth in operating result supported by all segments in 1Q
Gross written premiums of Generali rose to EUR 28.2 billion (+6.8%) in 1Q, thanks to both Life and P&C. Life net inflows were strong at EUR 4.3 billion, driven by all business lines. The operating result grew to EUR 2,235 million (+8.1%), thanks to the positive performance of all segments, the Group said in its report.
Eurohold Bulgaria records double-digit growth in the first quarter
One of the leading energy and financial groups in Southeast Europe - Eurohold Bulgaria AD, owner of Euroins Insurance Group AD and the Electrohold group, recorded double-digit growth in the first quarter of the year and maintained the trend of stable growth in its performance.
Jennifer Palmieri to join Aegon as Chief Human Resources Officer
Jennifer Palmieri will join Aegon as Chief Human Resources Officer and member of Aegon’s Executive Committee, effective June 29, 2026. She will succeed Holly Waters who will retire as of June 1, 2026, as Aegon announced.
17 June 2026