Croatia
Fruit growers in Croatia hit by a wave of low temperatures and frost; insurance coverage is limited
After a warm March, low temperatures and frost have recently hit Central and Western Europe, some countries experiencing the coldest months of April ever observed, with temperatures well below freezing. Winegrowers and fruit growers in Croatia, France, Italy and parts of Germany said their hopes for good crops were ruined.
Adris grupa's 2020 revenues hit by the pandemic, economic crisis and the two devastating EQ
The Supervisory Board of Adris grupa - the CROATIA's osiguranje owner - approved the Group's audited non-consolidated and consolidated annual financial report for 2020 and the proposal for a decision on the allocation of profits from 2020.
CROATIA Osiguranje has paid EUR 26 million in losses after the Croatian earthquakes in 2020
CROATIA Osiguranje has paid claims close to HRK 195 million (~EUR 26 million) for the losses caused by the two Croatian earthquakes last year, while at market level, total insured losses from the two events may amount to about HRK 600 million, Davor Tomaskovic, the company's CEO, has stated in an interview published by osiguranje.hr.
CROATIA Osiguranje and Amodo launch LaqoPrevent, using technology to reward prudent road behavior
Croatian market's top insurer, Croatia osiguranje, part of Adris Group, launched earlier this week LaqoPrevent, a unique prevention program that, with the help of advanced technologies, promotes and rewards responsible road behavior and traffic risk reduction.
Claims files following December EQ: Hungarian insurers 8,700 vs. 7,430 Croatian insurers
The most recent figures published by MABISZ - the Association of Hungarian Insurers, showed that following the December 2020 earthquakes in Croatia claims paid by local insurers significantly exceed previous estimates, the number of opened claim files being even higher than in Croatia.
Croatia: CO Group posted FY2020 net profit of ca. EUR 43.5 million
CROATIA osiguranje Group, one of the largest insurer in the Adriatic Region reported FY2020 consolidated net profit of HRK 327.9 million (ca. EUR 43.5 million), which represents a decrease of 3.4% compared to previous year, as the insurer announced in a statement published on ZSE (Zagreb Stock Exchange) web-site.
Andela Sutija elected President of the Croatian insurance brokers professional association
Andela SUTIJA, CEO of ANO Insurance and Reinsurance Broker was elected the new President of the Association of Insurance and Reinsurance Brokerage Companies at the HGK (Croatian Chamber of Commerce) session held on February 17. Mate MARKOTA, a member of ZABA Partner, was elected her Deputy.
CROATIA: the two major earthquakes of 2020 have boosted demand for housing insurance with specific coverage
The two earthquakes experienced by Croatians last year, when many of them had to bear the losses of their pocket in the absence of an insurance policy, seem to have finally raised awareness of the need for earthquake protection, leading to a visible increase in demand for such policies.
Croatia osiguranje is the first insurance company obtaining the Employer Partner certificate
After the certification process has been completed, Croatia osiguranje implemented the Employer Partner certificate, being the first insurance company to have obtained this prestigious certificate at the end of December.
STATISTICS: Croatia, FY2020: AGRAM becomes the country's largest insurance group
The gross written premiums of the 18 active Croatian insurers fell by 0.66% year-on-year to HRK 10.47 billion (EUR 1.38 billion) in 2020, according to the year-end figures published by the Croatian Insurance Bureau - CIB.
Croatian earthquakes caused losses also in the neighboring countries
The 6.4-magnitude earthquake has hit Croatia in 29 December, killing at least seven people and causing severe damage to the town of Petrinja south-east of the capital Zagreb, has also affected the neighboring Bosnia and Serbia, and was felt also in the southern Austria and Hungary.
CROATIA Osiguranje partnered with Sapiens Int'l Corporation to boost its digital transformation
Sapiens International Corporation, a global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, announced that Croatia osiguranje (CROSIG), the leading Croatian insurer, has launched a successful go-live with LAQO, a full digital solution for motor insurance.
Croatia: Property premiums expected to increase after 2020 earthquakes
Croatian Chamber of Commerce (HGK) estimates that FY 2020 insurance premiums related to the risk of earthquake will amount about HRK 110 million, up 28% on the year, as a result of earthquakes that hitted the country during 2020, The Croatia News wrote.
Ante VLAHOVIC was elected as President of the ADRIS grupa Supervisory Board
At the end of 2020, the CROATIA's osiguranje shareholder - the Rovinj based consortium ADRIS grupa - announced that Ante VLAHOVIC (member of the Supervisory Board and former President of the Management Board from 2004 to 2019) was elected as President of the Supervisory Board.
GROUPAMA to extend its geographical footprint on Croatian insurance market
French insurance group GROUPAMA announced its Hungarian subsidiary - GROUPAMA Biztosito and OTP Banka d.d., Croatian subsidiary of OTP Bank, signed an agreement on the sale and purchase of 100% of the shares of the insurance company OTP Osiguranje.
Croatian Insurance Days 2020 - The insurance industry responded quickly and readily to the new challenges
Croatian Insurance Days, the traditional event organized each autumn by by the Croatian Insurance Bureau (HUO) in partnership with the Croatian Chamber of Commerce, the Croatian Actuarial Society and the Croatian Insurance Law Association, was held online this year via web streaming. XPRIMM supported the even as Media Partner.
STATISTICS: CROATIA, 3Q2020: Insurers' GWP down by 1.43% y-o-y
The gross written premiums of Croatian insurers decreased by 1.43% y-o-y to HRK 8.042 billion (EUR 1.07 billion) at the end of September 2020, according to the quarterly figures published by the Croatian Insurance Bureau - CIB.
Mario CARINI, GENERALI: This year we are focused on strengthening our footprint on the Croatian market
Mario CARINI, CEO and President of the Management Board of GENERALI business units in Croatia pointed out in an interview - published on GENERALI CEE website given for Svijet osiguranje - all the turbulent challenges that marked the Croatian insurance market since its appointment in December 2019.
CROATIA osiguranje launched the first Croatian 100% digital insurance
CROATIA osiguranje, one of the top insurers in the Adriatic region, member of the Adris Group, launched LAQO - the first Croatian 100 percent digital insurance. The company also announced a HRK 200 million (~EUR 26.5 million) worth digitalization and product development program.
The insurance portfolio transfer from Generali zavarovalnica, Zagreb Insurance Branch to Generali Croatia finalized
On 1 October, the Management Boards of Generali osiguranje, company registered in Croatia, and Generali zavarovalnica dd, Zagreb Insurance Branch (formerly Adriatic Slovenica Zavarovalna druzba dd, Zagreb Branch) signed the Minutes on the conclusion of the transaction that will reunite under one roof all the Croatian business of the Italian group.

22 April 2021