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AM Best affirms Credit Ratings of Sava Re
On October 22, 2026, AM Best affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Pozavarovalnica Sava d.d. (Sava Re) (Slovenia), the operating holding company of the Sava Insurance Group. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
AM Best reaffirms Triglav’s ratings
AM Best has reaffirmed the Financial Strength Rating of “A” (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Zavarovalnica Triglav and Pozavarovalnica Triglav Re.
ARMENIA: LIGA Insurance officially presented as a new full member of GRAWE Group at a conference in Slovenia
LIGA Insurance took part in the annual international conference of GRAWE Group, which was held in Slovenia, and during the event, the insurance company was officially introduced to foreign partners as a new full member of the GRAWE Group.
AZERBAIJAN: New approaches to risk-based premium calculations to help strengthen financial stability of the sector
New approaches are being implemented in Azerbaijan to calculate insurance premiums based on individual risks, with digital technologies and data analysis playing a crucial role in this process, according to the Head of the Insurance Intermediaries Supervision Department at the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, Ramin Jafarov, Trend reports.
Chubb reports a really strong quarter with strong contributions from all of its businesses
Chubb Limited has reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 of USD 2.84 billion, and core operating income of USD 2.98 billion.
CROATIA: HANFA to assume a role of the primary resolution authority for insurers
In addition to its supervisory role in the insurance market, the Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency (HANFA) will also assume a role of the primary resolution authority; this follows from the draft law on Crisis Resolution in Insurance and Reinsurance Companies, which the Government has submitted to parliament.
E+S Rück expects market environment to remain stable overall, with growing capacities and increasing competition
E+S Rückversicherung AG, the Hannover Re subsidiary responsible for the German property and casualty reinsurance business, anticipates further strong demand in the upcoming rounds of renewals. The underlying risks continue to increase despite moderate catastrophe loss expenditure in recent years. At the same time, competition is intensifying in certain market segments.
MOLDOVA: Insurance intermediaries generated over 59% of total GWP in 1H
Insurance intermediaries in Moldova are demonstrating steady revenue growth. In the first half of 2026, their remuneration reached MDL 341.2 million (~EUR 17 million), which is 2.4% more y-o-y, according to official data from the National Bank of Moldova.
MONTENEGRO: Insurance market totals EUR 114 million in the first eight months of 2026
Montenegrin insurance companies in the first eight months of 2026 collected total GWP worth EUR 114 million, which is EUR 13 million more than in the corresponding period of 2025, according to the country’s Insurance Supervision Agency (ANO).
Munich Re reports preliminary quarterly net profit of EUR 1.7 billion and raises its 2026 guidance to EUR 6.6 billion
Munich Re recorded a preliminary net profit of approximately EUR 1.7 billion in the third quarter of 2026, delivering another quarter of strong financial performance and exceeding the analysts' consensus estimate of EUR 1.479 billion.
POLAND: Zurich presents its strategy but does not reveal the scale of ambitions in Poland
Zurich has officially launched its operations in the Polish corporate insurance market. The company has been operational since April, but did not disclose the planned sales volume or the insurance capacity available to Polish clients.
PZU Group takes another step towards acquisition of MetLife Ukraine
The PZU Group has received approval from the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine to acquire 100% of MetLife Ukraine, the leader in the Ukrainian life insurance market.
SLOVAKIA: Best insurance products in Slovakia announced; Allianz, Uniqa and Generali among winners
In October, the annual results of the Golden Coin for the best insurance company, or the best insurance in Slovakia in individual categories, were announced.
UKRAINE: TAS Group’s GWP in January–September set an all-time record for the insurance market
TAS Group, a leader in the non-life insurance sector of Ukraine, generated UAH 6.25 billion (~EUR 0.13 billion) over the first nine months of 2026, setting an all-time record for the Ukrainian insurance market. The company’s sales volume grew by 9.4% y-o-y.
XPRIMM's latest reports on CESEE & Eurasia, Georgia and Türkiye now available to browse online for free
The three new XPRIMM publications launched during the 2026 Baden-Baden Reinsurance Meeting are now available to browse online, free of charge, providing re/insurance professionals with updated market statistics, analyses, and insights into insurance industry developments across Central and Southeastern Europe and Eurasia.
GENERALI: Gregor Pilgram to lead Austria & CEE region under new Group structure
Generali Group has announced a reorganization of its insurance operations, effective January 1, 2027, which will see Austria and Central and Eastern Europe brought together under the leadership of Gregor Pilgram. He will also become CEO of Generali CEE Holding and join the Group Management Committee.
Munich Re: Thomas Blunck takes over P&C Reinsurance Europe & Latin America as Clarisse Kopff steps down
Munich Re has announced that Thomas Blunck (61) will assume responsibility for P&C Reinsurance Europe & Latin America, effective November 1, 2026, while retaining his position as CEO of Reinsurance.
POLAND: Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance enters local market; appoints Carsten Keune as Country Manager
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has announced its entry into the Polish insurance market and the appointment of Carsten Keune as Country Manager, Poland. The move marks another step in the company's expansion across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
Aon announces appointment of Leonora Siccardi as Global Chief Execution Officer, Risk Capital and Human Capital, effective immediately
Aon, a leading global professional services firm, has announced that Leonora Siccardi has been appointed Global Chief Execution Officer, Risk Capital and Human Capital, effective immediately.
Chubb announces leadership appointments within its Global Claims organization
Chubb has announced that Lisa Wilson has been named Head of North America Claims, overseeing all aspects of North America Commercial and Personal Lines claims and services, effective immediately. She will lead claim handling, technical execution and further embed digital capabilities into claims processes.
26 October 2026