News - Insurance
ARMENIA: Agricultural insurance activity resumes in 2026
Agricultural insurance is picking up in Armenia, having resumed in 2026 after two years of inactivity, ArmInfo reports.
17 August 2026Aviva’s reports very strong results in the first half of 2026 with operating profit up 24%
Aviva has reported Group operating profit up 24% to GBP 1,326 million (HY25: GBP 1,068 million), IFRS return on equity of 20.3% (HY25: 18.2%) in its half year results announcement 2026.
17 August 2026AZERBAIJAN: PASHA Life's net profit in the first half of the year rises 12.4%, while some other top 5 companies record declines and even losses
The net profit of PASHA Life Insurance, the market leader by GWP, amounted to AZN 27.67 million (~EUR 14.29 million) in the first half of 2026, up 12.4% y-o-y, according to abc.az.
17 August 2026BELARUS: Electric and hybrid vehicle insurance sees near double-digit growth in the first half of 2026
The electric and hybrid vehicle insurance market recorded near-double-digit growth in the first half of 2026. However, the main challenge for insurers is the accelerated growth in claims: almost threefold y-o-y, caused by complexity and high cost of repairs, according to the Belarusian Association of Insurers.
17 August 2026Hannover Re reports very good half-year result which puts the Group in an excellent position
Hannover Re generated a very good half-year result in an increasingly challenging market landscape and considers itself on track to achieve the full-year earnings guidance of at least EUR 2.7 billion, the Group has announced.
17 August 2026KAZAKHSTAN: Eurasia signs Memorandum of understanding with one of China's largest insurance groups
Eurasia Insurance Company has expanded its international cooperation with China by signing a memorandum of understanding with China Pacific Insurance Company (CPIC), one of the country's largest insurance groups, kapital.kz reports.
17 August 2026KAZAKHSTAN: Non-life insurance sector transitions to a more moderate growth model in the first half of the year
From January to June 2026, Kazakhstan's non-life insurance market maintained positive momentum, although the growth rate slowed significantly, kapital.kz reports citing a review by the analytical center of the Association of Financiers of Kazakhstan (AFK).
17 August 2026Munich Re reports excellent half-year result and is well on track to achieve its annual target of EUR 6.3 billion
Munich Re generated a net result of EUR 2,211 million (2,085 million) in the second quarter of 2026 and EUR 3,925 million (3,178 million) in the first half of the year, bolstered by very low major-loss expenditure in property-casualty reinsurance together with a very strong investment result, according to the company.
17 August 2026Operating profit of Allianz in 1H2026 rises to a record level reaching 54% of the full-year outlook midpoint
In 2Q2026, total business volume of Allianz amounted to EUR 45.6 billion (2Q2025: EUR 44.5 billion). Internal growth, which excludes the effects of foreign-currency translation as well as acquisitions and divestments, was strong at 5.7%. All three segments contributed, with Asset Management performing particularly strong, Allianz announced on its website.
17 August 2026Talanx sets a new earnings record in the first half of 2026 with all divisions contributing record earnings figures
The Talanx Group has set a new earnings record in the first half of 2026. Group net income rose by 9% to EUR 1,499 (1,373) million, and the Group is assuming it will exceed its full-year forecast of approximately EUR 2.7 billion, the Group has announced on its website.
17 August 2026Eurohold Bulgaria’s net profit edges down in the first half of the year
One of the leading energy and financial groups in Southeast Europe - Eurohold Bulgaria AD, owner of Euroins Insurance Group AD and the Electrohold group, said its consolidated net profit edged down to EUR 42.3 million in the first half of 2026 from EUR 42.6 million in the prior-year period, SeeNews reports.
17 August 20264th Georgian Evening at Baden-Baden 2026 announced for 20 October
The 4th Georgian Evening at Baden-Baden 2026, an exclusive reception bringing together Georgian insurance executives and international (re)insurance professionals during the annual Baden-Baden Reinsurance Meeting, will take place on 20 October, starting 21.00 hours.
13 August 2026NORTH MACEDONIA: Alta Grupa takes over ZOIL Makedonija AD Bitola
Alta Group, owned by entrepreneur Davor Macura, has acquired insurer ZOIL Makedonija AD Bitola, becoming the owner of all its shares, osiguranje.hr wrote. Following the acquisition, the insurer was renamed Alta Osiguranje AD Skopje. Once the regulatory procedures are completed, the company will offer non-life insurance products.
13 August 2026STATISTICS: ALBANIA 1H2026: Paid claims increased faster than GWP, driven by the MTPL segment
Albanian insurers wrote gross premiums worth EUR 140.58 million, 7.48% up y-o-y in 1H2026. Because of the about 4% appreciation of the Albanian Lek against the European currency, statistical data denominated in local currency show a lower dynamic (3.16% growth).
13 August 2026STATISTICS: CEE 1Q2026: Life insurance dynamic improved strongly, but in absolute terms non-life segment provided for two thirds of the GWP growth
The Central and Eastern European (CEE) insurance market recorded a mostly positive start to 2026, with gross written premiums (GWP) reaching EUR 14.74 billion in Q1 – 6.47% increase y-o-y. Claims payments also rose, though at a slightly slower pace, climbing 5.35% to EUR 7.5 billion, according to aggregated market data.
13 August 2026STATISTICS: CROATIA 1H2026: MTPL insurance made the strongest contribution to the non-life claims expenditures
Croatian insurers collected in 1H2026 GWP worth EUR 1.1 billion, or 6.7% more y-o-y. At the same time, claims paid increased y-o-y by 7.19%, to EUR 636.8 million.
13 August 2026STATISTICS: AZERBAIJAN, 1H2026: Life insurance market share nearly 60%
In 1H2026, the Azerbaijani insurance market totaled AZN 867.40 million (EUR 447.99 million), a 6.16% increase y-o-y, according to data published by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan. Total paid claims for the reporting period amounted to AZN 549.68 million (~EUR 283.90 million), representing a 27.18% y-o-y increase.
11 August 2026STATISTICS: KAZAKHSTAN, 1H2026: Life insurance growth exceeds 50%
Kazakhstan's insurance sector grew by 17.66% in the first half of 2026, reaching KZT 1,066.75 billion (EUR 1,925.44 million), according to data published by the National Bank. Total paid claims increased by 24.62%, reaching KZT 259.13 billion (EUR 467.72 million).
11 August 2026AIG delivers another strong quarter marking an exceptional first half of the year
American International Group (AIG) for the second quarter of 2026, has reported net income attributable to AIG common shareholders of USD 948 million, or USD 1.78 per diluted common share, compared to net income of USD 1.1 billion, or USD 1.98 per diluted common share, in the prior year quarter.
11 August 2026Generali’s GWP reach EUR 53.4 billion in the first half of the year driven by both P&C and Life
Gross written premiums of Generali in the first half of the year grew to EUR 53.4 billion (+5.8%), driven by both P&C (+6.3%) and Life (+5.5%), the Group said in its press release.
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