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VIG Re: Catrina Gemmerich to succeed Stephan Wirz as Chief Business Officer
VIG Re has announced a change in its Board of Management, with Catrina Gemmerich set to succeed Stephan Wirz as Chief Business Officer (CBO) as of March 1, 2027, subject to regulatory approval. Wirz will complete his mandate as Board Member and CBO on the same date, following a structured handover period.
1 October 2026WTW appoints Andy Chang to drive growth across global Direct & Facultative business
Willis, a WTW business, announced that Andy Chang has joined its global Direct & Facultative business as Growth Leader, based in Miami.
1 October 2026AIG: Sierra Signorelli appointed as CEO of Americas and Global Personal Insurance
American International Group (AIG) has announced the appointment of Sierra Signorelli as Chief Executive Officer, Americas and Global Personal Insurance, effective January 1, 2027.
29 September 2026Aon announces new leadership and governance structure for its Reinsurance Solutions business in Germany
Aon, a leading global professional services firm, has announced a new leadership and governance structure for its Reinsurance Solutions business in Germany, effective October 1, 2026. Under the new structure, Phillip Esser has been appointed CEO of Reinsurance Solutions in Germany for Aon.
29 September 2026Guy Goldstein to assume the newly created role of Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer on the Management Board of ERGO Group
With effect from 1 October 2026, Guy Goldstein will assume the newly created role of Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) on the Management Board of ERGO Group AG.
29 September 2026Jacek Krawczykowski appointed to the management board of PZU Życie SA
On September 24, 2026, the Supervisory Board of PZU Życie SA, following a qualification process, appointed Jacek Krawczykowski to the company's management board. The appointment is effective September 30 of this year.
29 September 2026KNF approves Iwona Wróbel as president of PZU Życie SA
On September 25, 2026, the Polish Financial Supervision Authority unanimously approved the appointment of Iwona Wróbel as President of the Management Board of PZU Życie SA, the company said on its website.
29 September 2026CROATIA: In Jan-Aug market continues to grow and motor insurance leads non-life premium and claims portfolio
The Croatian insurance market continues to grow, with total GWP reaching EUR 1.46 billion in the first eight months of 2026. According to the monthly report of the Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency (Hanfa), the figure represents an increase of 6.9% y-o-y.
29 September 2026Generali ranks 18th in TIME and Statista’s World’s Best Companies 2026 list, also ranking highest in Italy and among leading insurance providers featured in the list
Generali has been included in the TIME and Statista’s World’s Best Companies 2026 ranking, placing 18th globally. This achievement positions the Group among the world’s top 20 companies, ranking highest in Italy and among the leading insurance providers featured in the list, the company said.
29 September 2026KAZAKHSTAN: Kazakhstan to expand Islamic insurance opportunities
Kazakhstan plans to create additional conditions for the development of Islamic insurance—known as “takaful”. This initiative is part of the Insurance Market Development Program through 2030, according to Forbes, citing the press service of the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market.
29 September 2026KOSOVO: In Jan-Aug combined net profit of insurance companies rises 3%
Total GWP of insurance companies operating in Kosovo increased to EUR 126.6 million in the eight months through August, from EUR 120.3 million in the same period of 2025, SeeNews reported citing the central bank.
29 September 2026KYRGYZSTAN: GSO’s paid claims hit record KGS 500 million from January to September
The State Insurance Organization (GSO), one of the top three players in Kyrgyzstan, paid out KGS 500 million (~EUR 5.02 million) to its clients between January and September 2026, as Zakir Aidraliev, Deputy Chairman of the GSO Board, said at a press conference held at the Kabar news agency.
29 September 2026LATVIA: 62% of cases settled and almost EUR 5.5 million paid a month after the most devastating storm in Latvia in recent years
It has been a month since the most devastating storm in Latvia in recent years, which caused widespread damage: thousands of trees were broken and uprooted, buildings and cars were damaged, agricultural fields were devastated, and properties were flooded.
29 September 2026SERBIA: Consolidated net profit of Serbia's Dunav Osiguranje rises 31% in the first half of the year
Serbian insurer Dunav Osiguranje’s consolidated net profit rose by 31% on the year in the first half of 2026 to RSD 3.9 billion (EUR 33 million).
29 September 2026UKRAINE: NBU launches project for full Solvency II implementation in the insurance market
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) held its first meeting with insurers, industry associations, and the actuarial community as part of the "Solvency II Implementation in Ukraine" project. The project was launched on August 12, 2026, and the initial meeting with insurance market participants took place on September 18.
29 September 2026UZBEKISTAN: Uzbekistan to revise agricultural subsidy and insurance approaches
Uzbekistan plans to revise its approaches to agricultural subsidies and insurance, reports uzdaily.uz.
29 September 2026AZERBAIJAN: In Jan-Aug the market exceeded AZN 1.1 billion
In January–August 2026, insurance companies in Azerbaijan collected AZN 1,115.4 million (~EUR 566 million) in premiums, a 6.4% increase y-o-y, the Central Bank reports.
29 September 2026Lidija Božović appointed Executive Director of UNIQA non-life insurance, Montenegro
Lidija Božović has been appointed Executive Director of UNIQA’s non-life insurance company in Montenegro, the insurer announced.
24 September 2026UNIQA launches Romania’s first insurance rider covering bullying incidents, attached to the UNICASA Home Insurance
UNIQA Asigurări is introducing a first on the Romanian market: an additional insurance rider covering bullying incidents committed by other minors, available together with the UNICASA home insurance policy. The rider provides access to psychological assessment and counseling services for affected children.
24 September 2026POLAND: Almost 45% of buildings remain uninsured, UKNF says
Almost 45% of buildings in Poland have no insurance protection, according to an analysis presented by the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (UKNF). The regulator also highlighted concerns related to underinsurance, product design, distribution and claims handling.
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