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Achmea: Georgette Fijneman steps down as Division Chair of Zilveren Kruis in the summer
After eight and a half years as Division Chair of Zilveren Kruis, Georgette Fijneman has decided to explore options for taking her career in a new direction in the summer of 2026, Achmea said in its press release.
Aon: Joe Peiser appointed as CEO of Risk Capital
Joe Peiser has been appointed as CEO of Risk Capital, Aon, a leading global professional services firm, announced in its press release. In this role, Peiser will lead Aon's Risk Capital capabilities across Commercial Risk and Reinsurance Solutions.
Membership updates to the Council of Lloyd’s announced
Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market, has announced membership updates to the Council of Lloyd’s, as the company said in its press release.
NN Group announces changes to composition of its Supervisory Board
NN Group’s Supervisory Board intends to reappoint Annemiek van Melick as member of the Executive Board of NN Group and to designate her again as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and vice-chair of the Executive Board for a term of four years, the Group said on its website.
ARMENIA: Memorandum of cooperation signed between the Universal Health Insurance Fund and insurance companies
A Memorandum of cooperation between the Universal Health Insurance Fund and the insurance companies: Ingo Armenia, EFES, Liga Insurance, and Sil Insurance was signed on February 9, in Yerevan, ArmInfo reports, citing the Fund.
AZERBAIJAN: Azerbaijan to establish unified standards for all insurance companies
Azerbaijan is set to introduce unified standards for all insurance companies operating in the country, according to Seymur Mirzayev, Deputy Executive Director of the Compulsory Insurance Bureau (CIB), Trend reports.
ESTONIA: In 2025, 6 out of 10 insurance disputes were resolved through mediation
In 2025, 527 conciliation applications were submitted to the insurance settlement, which is the largest number in the entire period of operation of the conciliation body. In 2024, 505 applications were submitted, and in 2023, 440 applications, according to the Estonian Association of Insurance Companies (EKsL).
Generali partners with Swiss Life Global Solutions to establish the global #1 employee benefits network
Generali Group and Swiss Life Global Solutions have entered into a long-term commercial partnership and a binding commitment for the acquisition of Swiss Life Network (SLN) by Generali Employee Benefits (GEB), Generali said in its press release.
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.
Net income of Talanx Group for financial year 2025 up by 25%
The Talanx Group has lifted its Group net income for financial year 2025 by 25% to a new record figure of EUR 2,480 (1,977) million, based on preliminary consolidated unaudited figures, the Group said in its press release.
NN Group presents strong FY2025 results reflecting continued positive business performance and strategy execution despite ongoing geopolitical volatility
NN Group’s operating capital generation increased 9% to EUR 2.1 billion, exceeding the 2025 target of EUR 1.9 billion, reflecting continued strong business performance, according to the NN Group’s FY2025 report.
POLAND: Compensa aims for PLN 5.4 billion in premiums by 2028
Strengthening the market position and increasing the scale of operations in Poland, as well as playing the role of one of the key development drivers of Vienna Insurance Group are the main elements of Compensa’s new strategy for 2026–2028, Gazeta Ubezpieczeniowa (Insurance Gazette) wrote.
TURKIYE: Compulsory Disaster Insurance to be implemented in 2026
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Authority (SEDDK), the Turkish Insurance Association (TSB), and the senior management of DASK (Turkish Natural Disaster Insurance Pool) have held a series of meetings on the anniversary of the massive earthquakes that occurred on 6 February 2023, Middle East Insurance Review wrote.
TURKIYE: The biggest non-life insurer records growth across all segments
Turkiye Sigorta, the biggest non-life insurer in the country, has a TRY 32 billion (USD 735 million) premium gap to the second biggest player, providing a structural competitive advantage, the company said in a statement on its financial results for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, Middle East Insurance Review wrote.
UZBEKISTAN: New state social insurance system implemented based on international standards
Uzbekistan continues its expert work on the implementation of a new state social insurance system, adoption of which has become a key step in the social protection modernization, according to UzDaily.
KAZAKHSTAN: Insurance and stock market development programs to be prepared by September 1
During a recent government meeting, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the preparation of insurance and stock market development programs, according to the business information center Kapital.kz.
AIG delivers outstanding financial results in 2025
For the fourth quarter of 2025, net income attributable to AIG common shareholders was USD 735 million, compared to net income of USD 898 million in the prior year quarter, according to the company’s report on fourth quarter and full year results.
Kniazha VIG and Aon announce new USD 25 million war-risk insurance facility with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
Kniazha VIG, one of the Ukrainian companies of Vienna Insurance Group (VIG), and Aon announce a new 25 million US dollar reinsurance facility agreement with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) which came into force on 1 February 2026.
Explore & ReConnext Global (Re)Insurance Summit: Where serendipity works for you
With 68 companies from 24 countries already registered to attend the 2026 edition, Explore & ReConnext Global (Re)Insurance Summit is fast becoming not only a valuable source for updating professional information, but also the ideal place to establish or renew contacts in the re/insurance world.
RECREX marks 20 years of advanced claims management services across Europe
RECREX, the company dedicated to delivering advanced claims management services to insurers across Europe, celebrates 20 years of activity this year - a milestone that reflects resilience, strategic vision and long-term partnerships.
18 February 2026