Greece
STATISTICS: GREECE 1H2026: Growth slows down but still remains in double-digit territory
According to the 1H 2026 preliminary statistics published by HAIC - the Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies, at the end of June 2026, the Greece insurance market totaled at EUR 3.25 billion, 12.15% up y-o-y, remaining on a positive trend although at a lower pace than in Q1.
According to data, the Greek life insurance segment continued the strong revival trend seen in Q1, increasing by 20% y-o-y to EUR 1.59 billion. The “Life insurance linked to investment funds” line continued providing for most of the growth in the life insurance business, recording a 26% increase in premiums. The non-life insurance subclasses expanded by 5.5% y-o-y to EUR 1.67 billion. In absolute terms, the largest part of the non-life premiums growth came from the MTPL line, followed by the “Fire and natural forces” class.
Of the 43 insurance enterprises, 26 were established in Greece in the form of S.A. Insurance Company, 1 in the form of mutual insurance cooperative, 12 as branches of foreign insurance enterprises and 4 European insurance enterprises operating under the FOS status.
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According to data, the Greek life insurance segment continued the strong revival trend seen in Q1, increasing by 20% y-o-y to EUR 1.59 billion. The “Life insurance linked to investment funds” line continued providing for most of the growth in the life insurance business, recording a 26% increase in premiums. The non-life insurance subclasses expanded by 5.5% y-o-y to EUR 1.67 billion. In absolute terms, the largest part of the non-life premiums growth came from the MTPL line, followed by the “Fire and natural forces” class.
Of the 43 insurance enterprises, 26 were established in Greece in the form of S.A. Insurance Company, 1 in the form of mutual insurance cooperative, 12 as branches of foreign insurance enterprises and 4 European insurance enterprises operating under the FOS status.
Access xprimm.com and download the Greek insurance market statistics.
GREECE: The number of homes insured against catastrophic events rise by 3.1% in the first quarter
According to a quarterly survey on home insurance conducted by the Association of Insurance Companies of Greece (AAEE), the percentage of insurance coverage in the country amounts to 20.8%, with the participation of 25 insurance companies in the survey, covering 98.5% of the property insurance segment, insuranceworld.gr wrote.
GREECE: Insurance market rises 10.5% in the first four months of 2026
The Greek insurance market recorded positive dynamics in the first four months of 2026, according to data from the Association of Insurance Companies of Greece. Total GWP amounted to EUR 2.1 billion, representing an increase of 10.5% y-o-y, insurancedaily.gr reports.
GREECE: NatCat Summit: There’s an urgent need to redefine the country’s strategy against natural disasters
Insurance coverage for natural disaster risks remains below 25% in Europe. In Greece, it has been below 5% since 1980, mainly due to the underestimation of risk by citizens, but also the expectation that the state will always cover any damage, Petra Hielkema, President of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), said at the NatCat Summit.
STATISTICS: GREECE 1Q 2026: life insurance segment accelerated the positive trend settled by the end of 2025
According to the Q1 2026 preliminary statistics published by HAIC - the Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies, at the end of March, the Greece insurance market totaled at EUR 1.59 billion, 16% up y-o-y.
GREECE: Bank of Greece: Insurance assets decrease by 0.5% in the first quarter
The total value of insurance companies' assets decreased by EUR 119 million (0.5%) compared to the previous quarter and stood at EUR 21,947 million at the end of the first quarter of 2026, according to data published by the Bank of Greece, insuranceworld.gr reports.
GREECE: 26th Insurance & Reinsurance Meeting: protection gap of Greek homes against natural disasters estimated at 80%
The gap in the protection of Greek homes against natural disasters is estimated at 80%, as was noted by participants at the 26th edition of the Insurance & Reinsurance Meeting in Hydra, which was held on May 20 – 22, 2026, insurancedaily.gr reports.
GREECE: NatCat Summit 2026 to focus on critical issues affecting economies and societies
On June 10, 2026, the NatCat Summit 2026, the premier dialogue meeting on natural disasters, risk management and resilience strategy in Greece and the region, will take place.
GREECE: Shaping the Future of Insurance: the 19th Insurance Conference is coming in June
On June 25, the 19th Insurance Conference will be held, by ethosEVENTS in collaboration with the financial and business portal banks.com.gr, the insurance magazine Insurance World and the portal insuranceworld.gr.
GREECE: EAEE: Explosive rise in cyber insurance from 2022 to 2025
A spectacular increase in the number of cyber insurance policies from 2022 to 2025 is found in the new study by the Association of Insurance Companies of Greece, based on data from eight insurance companies operating in the sector, insuranceworld.gr wrote.
GREECE: Ethniki Insurance records a strong increase in profitability in 2025
Ethniki Insurance, one of the leading companies in the Greek market, ended 2025 recording a strong increase in its profitability and confirming resilience of its business model. The company demonstrated strong performance in its core sectors of activity and improved its operational performance and competitiveness, insurancedaily.gr writes.
GREECE: GWP of NN Hellas exceeded EUR 1 billion in 2025
NN Hellas, the largest multinational insurance company in Greece, a member of the NN Group, ended 2025 with steady growth. With a focus on the customer experience through solid investments in its digital transformation and development, the company continues to strengthen its position in the Greek private insurance market, insuranceforum.gr writes.
GREECE: Life insurance assets rise 6.6% in 2025
In 2025, total assets under management in life insurance in Greece amounted to EUR 12.6 billion, which is 6.6% more y-o-y. This increase confirms steady strengthening of the sector in recent years, as the total size has increased from EUR 11.3 billion in 2023, insurancedaily.gr writes.
GREECE: Intersalonika wins eight awards at the Digital Finance Awards 2026
At the Digital Finance Awards 2026, INTERSALONIKA confirmed its leading position in the digital transformation of the insurance industry, winning eight awards, including the top Grand Award "Digital Insurance Company of the Year" for the second consecutive year, insuranceforum.gr writes.
STATISTICS: GREECE FY2025: Modest growth almost equally driven by life, MTPL and fire insurance
According to data provided by the Association of Insurance Companies of Greece (AAEE), the total premium production in 2025 increased y-o-y by 5.6%, amounting to EUR 6 billion.
GREECE: EUROPE Insurance sees record performance in 2025 with a 30% increase in profits
Europe Insurance ended 2025 with pre-tax profits of EUR 8.04 million, an increase of 30% y-o-y, according to data from the Bank of Greece. The positive full-year results came from the high profitable technical result and significant returns of its investment portfolio, insuranceforum.gr writes.
STATISTICS: GREECE 3Q2025: above average premiums increase in property insurance
Q3 2025 preliminary insurance market figures published by HAIC - Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies, shows that at the end of September 2025, the Greek insurance market totaled EUR 4.42 billion, up by 5.3% y-o-y.
Life insurance business line was up by 1.6% to EUR 2.05 billion. The non-life insurance segment increased by 8.8% y-o-y to EUR 2.39 billion - of which EUR 618 million - MTPL, EUR 269 - MoD, EUR 534.6 – property. Property insurance saw one of the most substantial growth rates, driven by the increased sales on the fire & natural forces insurance line (14.1%).
Life insurance business line was up by 1.6% to EUR 2.05 billion. The non-life insurance segment increased by 8.8% y-o-y to EUR 2.39 billion - of which EUR 618 million - MTPL, EUR 269 - MoD, EUR 534.6 – property. Property insurance saw one of the most substantial growth rates, driven by the increased sales on the fire & natural forces insurance line (14.1%).
GREECE: After joining Piraeus Bank Group, Ethniki Insurance enters a new era of growth
Ethniki Insurance is entering a new and dynamic era of growth following the successful completion of its acquisition by Piraeus Bank Group. With the support, expertise and infrastructure of the important financial Group, Ethniki Insurance is expected to further strengthen its growth and accelerate its transformation, insuranceforum.gr writes.
GREECE: Greek market sees a 4.8% increase in January – August 2025
GWP in Greece, according to the data of the survey conducted among 46 insurance companies for the period January to August 2025, saw an overall increase of 4.8% y-o-y, amounting to EUR 3.89 billion, insurancedaily.gr reports.
STATISTICS: GREECE 1H2025: property insurance grew by 10.6%
According to the half-year market figures published by HAIC - the Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies, the Greek insurance market totaled EUR 2.9 billion at the end of 1H2025, up by 3% y-o-y from EUR 2.82 billion a year before.

24 September 2026