News - Re/Insurance groups
Talanx approves dividend increase and elects new members to the Supervisory Board
Dividend of Talanx AG’s climbs 33% (+90 cents) to EUR 3.60, as Talanx AG’s Annual General Meeting approves all resolutions proposed by the company’s Board of Management and Supervisory Board, the Group said.
12 May 2026National Bank of Greece to acquire a 30% minority equity stake in Allianz Greece
National Bank of Greece (NBG) and Allianz SE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) setting out the intention for NBG to acquire a 30% minority equity stake in Allianz European Reliance (Allianz Greece), subject to the signing of definitive agreements and receipt of customary regulatory approvals, Allianz said.
12 May 2026MetLife’s net income increases 30% to USD 1.1 billion in 1Q2026
Premiums, fees and other income of MetLife in 1Q2026 were USD 14.3 billion, up 5% compared with the prioryear quarter. Adjusted premiums, fees and other revenues, excluding pension risk transfers, were USD 13.3 billion, up 10%, the company announced.
12 May 2026Hannover Re approves dividend increase of 39% compared to the previous year
The Annual General Meeting of Hannover Rück SE approved the proposal put forward by the Executive Board and Supervisory Board to pay a dividend of EUR 12.50 per share following the realignment of the dividend policy for the 2025 financial year (total dividend for the previous year: EUR 9.00), the company said in its press release.
12 May 2026AXA delivers strong start to the year with topline growth across all business lines
Gross written premiums & other revenues of AXA in 1Q2025 rose 6% vs 1Q2025 to EUR 38.0 billion. Property & Casualty premiums were up 4% to EUR 21.5 billion, AXA announced in its press release on 1Q26 indicators.
12 May 2026AIG sells its remaining stake in Corebridge Financial
American International Group (AIG) has agreed to sell approximately 25 million shares of common stock of Corebridge Financial, representing its remaining stake in the company. The sale, which was expected to close on May 7, will result in net proceeds to AIG of approximately USD 710 million, the Group said.
12 May 2026SCOR, 1Q2026: solid performance, with all business activities contributing to a RoE of 21.7%
SCOR recorded a net income of EUR 225 million (EUR 220 million adjusted by excluding the mark to market impact of the option on own shares) in Q1 2026, supported by all business activities.
7 May 2026Swiss Re, Q1 2026: net income of USD 1.5 billion and ROE of 23.6%
Swiss Re achieved a net income of USD 1.5 billion and a return on equity (ROE) of 23.6% for Q1 2026. The result was driven by increased contributions from all Business Units, supported by low natural catastrophe experience and a strong investment contribution.
7 May 2026Swiss Re appoints Dean Galligan as Head Transactions Life & Health Reinsurance
Swiss Re appointed Dean Galligan as Head of Transactions for the Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) Business Unit, effective 1 August 2026. This newly created role will bring together L&H Re's global teams engaged in structuring complex capital and balance sheet solutions and longevity reinsurance.
7 May 2026Zurich reaffirms strong financial position and robust balance sheet
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) has published its Financial Condition Report 2025, reaffirming the strong financial position and robust balance sheet of the Group.
4 May 2026WTW’s first quarter results demonstrate its strong operating discipline and continued progress of its strategy
The revenue of WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, in the first quarter of 2026 was USD 2.41 billion, an increase of 8% compared to USD 2.22 billion for the same period in the prior year. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, revenue increased 4%. On an organic basis, revenue increased 3%.
4 May 2026Vienna Insurance Group confirms exceptional result and profitability across all countries for 2025
Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) achieved strong growth in 2025, driven both by gross written premiums in the amount of EUR 16.3 billion (+7.1%) and a result before taxes of EUR 1.16 billion (+31.7%). The insurance service revenue also increased to a record high of EUR 13.2 billion (+8.7%).
4 May 2026Talanx reports quarterly preliminary consolidated net income of EUR 774 million
The Talanx Group has started the current financial year 2026 with a very good first quarter and has significantly exceeded the analysts' consensus of EUR 673 million with a preliminary consolidated result of EUR 774 (604) million, the Group said.
4 May 2026SCOR’s Activity Report 2025: Reinsurers have a vital role to play as stabilizing partners
2025 was a strong year for SCOR, marked by disciplined execution across all businesses. This performance positions SCOR well as it enters the final year of the Forward 2026 strategic cycle, with a solid foundation to deliver on its long-term ambitions, SCOR’s 2025 Activity Report says.
4 May 2026Aon reports a strong start to the year
Total revenue of Aon in the first quarter increased 6% to USD 5.0 billion compared to the prior-year period, reflecting 5% organic revenue growth and a 4% favorable impact from foreign currency translation, partially offset by a 3% unfavorable impact primarily from divestitures.
4 May 2026AIG enters 2026 with significant momentum and delivered outstanding first quarter results
For the first quarter of 2026, net income attributable to AIG common shareholders was USD 763 million, compared to net income of USD 698 million in the prior year quarter, AIG reported.
4 May 2026AXA renews mandate of Thomas Buberl for a four-year term
The Shareholders’ Meeting of AXA overwhelmingly voted in favor of the renewal of the mandate of Thomas Buberl for a four-year term, following which the Board of Directors reappointed him as Chief Executive Officer until the end of his mandate, AXA announced.
4 May 2026Eric Andersen to become AIG’s next Chief Executive Officer
Effective June 1, 2026, Eric Andersen will become President and Chief Executive Officer of AIG and join the AIG Board of Directors and Peter Zaffino will become Executive Chair of the AIG Board of Directors, marking the successful conclusion of the company’s previously announced leadership transition plan, the AIG Board of Directors announced.
4 May 2026Munich Re’s AGM approves higher dividend of EUR 24/share following record-breaking net result of EUR 6.1billion
“Munich Re is in an excellent financial condition,” stated Christoph Jurecka, Chair of Munich Re’s Board of Management in his address to the shareholders at the group’s AGM, voicing his satisfaction with the Group’s operational performance.
30 April 2026Marsh and Formula 1® announce official multi-year partnership
Marsh a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments and management consulting, announced a multi-year partnership with the global sport of Formula 1® as the series’ first Official Risk Partner and Official Insurance Brokering Partner, marking a bold step as a unified, global brand.
29 April 2026
