News - Re/Insurance groups
VIG Re strengthens its management team with the appointment of Michael Klikovits as Head of Finance
VIG Re appointed Michael Klikovits as Head of Finance, effective April 2026. In his new role, Michael also becomes a member of the company’s Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the financial steering of VIG Re during its current three-year strategy cycle, VIGRe28 – Strengthen. Expand. Accelerate.
PZU reappoints CEO Bogdan Benczak, names new Management Board
The Supervisory Board of PZU SA has reappointed Bogdan Benczak as President of the Management Board, following a qualification procedure completed on 14 April 2026.
VIG reshuffles leadership across Group entities, expands Managing Board
The Supervisory Boards of Vienna Insurance Group, Wiener Städtische Versicherung and DONAU Versicherung approved a series of senior management changes on 14 April, effective 1 July 2026.
VIG Re’s 2025 results: the year was exceptionally profitable, marked by strong financial
VIG Re delivered a strong underwriting and financial performance in 2025, meeting all key financial targets while further strengthening its position as one of Europe’s leading reinsurers with a growing footprint in Asia, the company said in its recent press release.
Marsh Risk: the largest cyber insurance facility worldwide Cyber ECHO to provide clients with up to USD 200 million of cyber insurance
Marsh Risk, a business of Marsh and the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, has announced that its Cyber ECHO facility now provides Marsh clients with up to USD 200 million of cyber insurance, the company’s press release says.
Kevin Rampe named Senior Vice President, Chubb Group, Global Claims Officer
Kevin Rampe has been named Senior Vice President, Chubb Group, Global Claims Officer, responsible for global claims management. The appointment is effective immediately. Rampe will also retain his responsibilities as Head of North America Claims, Chubb announced.
VIG Re CEO Sonndorfer outlines priorities: culture, technology and international growth
VIG Re’s next phase of development will focus on three main priorities: strengthening its cultural transformation, accelerating the use of data and technology, and preparing the ground for further international expansion, CEO Tobias Sonndorfer said in a recent podcast interview in the Kogi - Let's move companies series.
Triglav targets stronger growth, profitability and EUR 300 million earnings by 2030
The Triglav Group has set out an ambitious medium-term strategy, leveraging its strong 2025 performance to pursue accelerated growth, improved profitability and enhanced resilience across its core markets.
Sava Insurance Group and Sava Re Annual Report 2025: closed 2025 successfully and above its financial targets
In 2025 Sava Re Group recorded excellent performance, which was also mirrored in the share price, as the Sava Re share rose by as much as 66.3% in 2025, outperforming both the Slovenian stock index and the STOXX Europe 600 Insurance index. Sava Re was recognized by retail investors as an attractive investment opportunity, the Group’s Annual Report 2025 says.
PZU Group and LINK4 to combine their potential in a multi-brand model
The PZU Group is preparing for the merger of PZU and LINK4, the goal of which is to create a modern insurance and financial institution that is even better tailored to the needs of its clients and partners, the Group said in its press release.
MetLife named one of the ‘Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For’ for fourth consecutive year
MetLife has been named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in the U.S. for the fourth consecutive year, the company announced on its website.
Aegon will propose to extend the term of Lard Friese as CEO until 2030
Aegon’s Board of Directors will propose to extend the term of Lard Friese as Executive Director of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer at Aegon’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on June 10, 2026, Aegon said on its website.
Triglav to propose a dividend distribution 7% more than last year
Management Board and Supervisory Board of Triglav propose a dividend distribution of EUR 68.2 million, which is 7% more than last year, the Group said in its press release.
Aviva pays nearly GBP 2 billion in protection claims in 2025 to help more than 61,000 customers
Aviva paid out GBP 1.99 billion across 61,632 individual and group protection claims last year, providing vital financial support to tens of thousands of UK households experiencing serious illness or bereavement, according to the company.
Allianz Jio Reinsurance Limited commences operations and is authorized to underwrite reinsurance in India
Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and Allianz Group (Allianz), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Allianz Europe B.V., announced that their reinsurance JV —Allianz Jio Reinsurance Limited (Allianz Jio Re) — has commenced operations and is authorized to underwrite reinsurance in India with immediate effect.
Chubb announces two leadership appointments within its Chubb Overseas General division
Ben McGregor has been named Senior Vice President, Head of Commercial Insurance Property, Chubb Overseas General (COG) division, and Alex Forman has been named Senior Vice President, Head of Commercial Insurance Casualty, COG, effective immediately, Chubb announced.
Aegon’s Integrated Annual Report 2025: the company delivers solid results despite a challenging environment
The Dutch insurer Aegon has published its Integrated Annual Report 2025 (IAR 2025), offering a comprehensive overview of its financial and non-financial results and a detailed description of the company and business units, strategy and approach to sustainability.
Katrina Zafiriadis named as leader of new Service Delivery Practice, US and Canada, Marsh Risk, effective immediately
Marsh, a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, announced the appointment of Katrina Zafiriadis as leader of its newly established Service Delivery Practice (SDP), US and Canada, Marsh Risk, effective immediately.
Jordan Canter to join MetLife as Head of Federal Government Affairs and Regulatory Policy
MetLife announced that Jordan Canter will join as head of Federal Government Affairs and Regulatory Policy, effective April 13. She will oversee MetLife’s federal government affairs and global regulatory policy, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support the company’s business priorities, according to the company.
Arnau Vila Llavina appointed as Mercer Marsh Benefits’ Multinational Leader
Marsh, a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, has appointed Arnau Vila Llavina as Mercer Marsh Benefits’ Multinational Leader, effective July 1, 2026.
16 April 2026