News - Insurance
STATISTICS: 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.
11 August 2026GEORGIA: Fitch affirms one of the market leaders - TBC Insurance at 'BB' with stable outlooks
Fitch Ratings has affirmed TBC Insurance JSC's Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating and Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BB' with Stable Outlooks.
11 August 2026KBC Group records an excellent net profit of EUR 1 152 million in the second quarter of 2026
Net interest income of KBC Group in 2Q2026 increased by 8% quarter-on-quarter and by 20% year-onyear (17% year-on-year on an organic basis, i.e. excluding the recent acquisitions of 365.Bank and Business Lease).
11 August 2026MetLife’s net income in 2Q2026 rises 1% to USD 705 million
MetLife has announced an excellent second quarter. Premiums, fees and other income were USD 13.7 billion, up 7% compared with the prioryear quarter. Adjusted premiums, fees and other revenues, excluding pension risk transfers, were USD 13.0 billion, up 5%, the company said on its website.
11 August 2026NN Group reports strong commercial performance in the first half of 2026
NN Group’s operating capital generation in the first half of the year increased 5% to EUR 1,073 million, building on a strong prior-year base, supported by business growth in Europe. Well on track to achieve 2028 OCG target of EUR 2.2 billion, the Group said on its website.
11 August 2026UKRAINE: Arsenal Insurance maintain its top spot in MoD market in the first half of 2026
Arsenal Insurance recorded strong growth across its key business lines and maintained high financial stability in the first half of 2026, Forinsurer reports.
11 August 2026UKRAINE: GWP of the TAS Group rise 11.6% in the first half of the year
TAS Group, the leader in the Ukrainian non-life insurance market, collected UAH 3,857.1 million (~EUR 77.81 million) from January to June 2026, which is 11.6% more y-o-y, Forinsurer writes.
11 August 2026LITHUANIA: Crop damage due to extreme summer weather reach at least 50,000 hectares
In Lithuania, total crop damage due to extreme summer weather has reached at least 50,000 hectares, BELTA reports, citing Lithuanian media.
11 August 2026STATISTICS: BULGARIA 1Q 2026: market results affected by the exclusion of DallBogg from the official market statistics
Bulgarian insurance market reported Q1 2026 GWP worth EUR 695.75 billion, which is 0.4% less y-o-y, according to the official quarterly figures published on Financial Supervisory Commission website.
6 August 2026AM Best affirms Bosna Re ratings with stable outlook
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "bbb-" (Good) of Bosna Reosiguranje d.d. Sarajevo (Bosna Re). The outlook for both ratings remains stable.
6 August 2026Swiss Re: Velina Peneva appointed CEO L&H Re; Martin Zingg appointed Group CIO
Swiss Re appointed Velina Peneva, currently Group Chief Investment Officer, as CEO L&H Re, while Martin Zingg, currently Group Head Corporate Development & Capital Markets, was appointed Group Chief Investment Officer and member of the Group Executive Committee.
6 August 2026ROMANIA: Property insurance claims rise 19% in Q1 2026
Romanian insurers paid EUR 33.3 million in claims during Q1 2026 for the repair of insured properties, according to official data published by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) and quoted by UNSAR. The amount is approximately 19% higher y-o-y, reflecting both the rising costs of unforeseen events and the increasingly important role of insurance in protecting property.
6 August 2026Sava Re shares rise on reports of KBC's interest in Slovenian market
Shares of Sava Re gained 4.51% over the past week on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, amid market speculation that Belgian banking group KBC is considering a return to the Slovenian market, SeeBiz.eu wrote.
6 August 2026Swiss Re, 1H 2026: 9% increase in net income to USD 2.8 billion; full-year target confirmed at USD 4.5 billion
Swiss Re reported a net income of USD 1.3 billion for Q2 2026, bringing first-half net income to USD 2.8 billion. The result demonstrates improved earnings generation across all three Business Units, putting Swiss Re well on track towards its USD 4.5 billion full-year 2026 target.
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