Cyprus
STATISTICS: CYPRUS 1H2024: Steady evolution in both non-life and life insurance sectors
The insurance industry in Cyprus continued its upward trend in the first half of 2024, with total GWP amounting to EUR 631.8 million (+7.8% y-o-y), according to recent data from the Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC.
STATISTICS: Cypriot Q1 insurers' business expanded to EUR 330 million
The insurance market of Cyprus totaled EUR 330 million at the end of Q1 2024, up by 7.8% y-o-y, according to Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC's data. Gross claims incurred increased by 10.8% y-o-y to EUR 143.1 million, of which EUR 71.9 million - life indemnities (+21% y-o-y), EUR 71.2 million - non-life (up by 2.1%).
STATISTICS: Cyprus insurance market increased to EUR 1.3 billion in 2023
Cypriot insurers reported FY2023 aggregate GWP of EUR 1.31 billion, up by 13.3% y-o-y, according to the year-end market figures report published by the Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC.
STATISTICS: Cyprus 9 months insurers’ business increased to EUR 870 million
The insurance market of Cyprus totaled EUR 870 million at the end of September 2023, increasing by 13.6% y-o-y, according to the quarterly data published by The Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC.
STATISTICS: Cyprus insurers' H1 GWP expanded to EUR 586 million
Cypriot insurers posted H1 2023 aggregate GWP of EUR 585.9 million, up by EUR 57 million (or by 11.8% y-o-y), according to the half-year market figures report published by the Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC. Non-life insurance segment totaled EUR 292.5 million (up by 9.8% y-o-y), while the life insurance segment generated premiums of EUR 293.3 million, or 11.8% more y-o-y.
STATISTICS: Cypriot insurers posted over EUR 300 million in premiums at the end of Q1 2023
The insurance market of Cyprus totaled EUR 306 million at the end of Q1 2023, up by 11.83% y-o-y, according to Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC's data. Gross claims incurred increased by 12.22% y-o-y to EUR 129.16 million, of which EUR 59.40 million - life indemnities (+1% y-o-y), EUR 69.75 million - non-life (up by 23.96%).
STATISTICS: Cyprus insurance market crossed the EUR 1 billion threshold at the end of 2022
Cypriot insurers reported FY2022 aggregate GWP of EUR 1.05 billion, up by 9.5% y-o-y, according to the year-end market figures report published by the Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC.
STATISTICS: Cypriot 3Q2022 insurers' business up by 9.1% y-o-y to EUR 765.5 million
The insurance market of Cyprus totaled EUR 765.5 million at the end of September 2022, increasing by more than 9% y-o-y, according to the quarterly data published by The Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC.
STATISTICS: Cyprus: insurers' H1 2022 GWP expanded by 11% y-o-y to EUR 529 million
Cypriot insurers posted H1 2022 aggregate GWP of EUR 528.9 million, up by EUR 52.4 million (or by 11% y-o-y), according to the half-year market figures report published by the Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC.
STATISTICS: Cypriot insurers' business increased to EUR 274 million at the end of March
The insurance market of Cyprus totaled EUR 273.6 million at the end of Q1 2022, up by 12.8% y-o-y, according to Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC's data. Gross claims incurred increased by 10.9% y-o-y to EUR 115.1 million, of which EUR 58.8 million - life indemnities (+14.3% y-o-y), EUR 56.3 million - non-life (up by 7.5%).
STATISTICS: Cypriot insurers' 2021 GWP expanded to EUR 962 m
Cypriot insurers posted 2021 aggregate GWP of EUR 962 million, up by EUR 45 million (or by 4.9% y-o-y), according to the year-end market figures report published by the Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC.
STATISTICS: Cypriot insurers closed the first nine months of 2021 with GWP worth EUR 700 million
The insurance market of Cyprus totaled EUR 701.4 million at the end of September 2021, increasing by almost 5% y-o-y, according to the quarterly data published by The Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC.
STATISTICS: Cypriot insurers' H1 GWP expanded by almost EUR 20 m to EUR 477 m
Cypriot insurers posted H1 2021 aggregate GWP of EUR 476.5 million, up by EUR 19.2 million (or by 4.2% y-o-y), according to the half-year market figures report published by the Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC.
STATISTICS: Cyprus: insurers reported subunit growth in Q1 business
The insurance market of Cyprus totaled EUR 243 million at the end of Q1 2021, up by 0.5% y-o-y, according to Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC's data. GWP from non-life insurance lines totaled EUR 131.8 million (down by -3% y-o-y), while the life insurance segment generated premiums of EUR 110.9 million, or 5% more y-o-y.
STATISTICS: Cyprus insurance market ended 2020 with increasing GWP
Last year, the insurance industry of Cyprus totaled EUR 917 million, up by almost 3% y-o-y, according to end-year preliminary market figures published on the IAC website - the local professional association.
Non-life GWP reported subunit decrease (-0.7% y-o-y) to EUR 507 million, while the life segment accelerated by 7.5%% y-o-y, totaling ~EUR 410 million.
In terms of profitability, the life insurance market reported a gross underwriting profit of EUR 27.43 million vs. EUR 42.82 million in 2019, while the net underwriting profit was EUR 21.66 million. The underwriting result in non-life insurance increased to EUR 44.65 million vs. EUR 24.42 million in 2019.
Non-life GWP reported subunit decrease (-0.7% y-o-y) to EUR 507 million, while the life segment accelerated by 7.5%% y-o-y, totaling ~EUR 410 million.
In terms of profitability, the life insurance market reported a gross underwriting profit of EUR 27.43 million vs. EUR 42.82 million in 2019, while the net underwriting profit was EUR 21.66 million. The underwriting result in non-life insurance increased to EUR 44.65 million vs. EUR 24.42 million in 2019.
SSL Endeavour rebranded to OneGlobal Insurance Broking, in Greece & Cyprus
SSL Endeavour in Greece & Cyprus has now officially rebranded to OneGlobal Insurance Broking Ltd in full alignment with the Group's businesses globally. The group's rebranding operation started in June 2020, announcing ambitious plans for organic growth and the acquisition of like-minded broking businesses and talented individuals.
STATISTICS: Cyprus insurance market posted Q3 subunit growth rate
The Cyprus insurance market increased by 0.74% y-o-y at the end of 3Q2020 according to the data published by The Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC, amounting EUR 66823 million.
STATISTICS: CYPRUS, 1H2020: Local insurers' GWP expanded by 1.8% y-o-y
Cypriot insurers reported aggregate GWP of EUR 457 million in the first six months of 2020, up by 1.8% y-o-y, according to the quarterly market figures report published by the Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC.
Steamship Mutual sets its European business unit in Cyprus
With the UK leaving the European Union, Steamship Mutual chose to set up a new insurance company in Cyprus to service its clients all over Europe and started writing business in February 2020.
STATISTICS: CYPRUS, 1Q2020: Cypriot insurers reported Q1 increasing GWP and claims
The insurance market of Cyprus totaled EUR 255.63 million at the end of Q1 2020, up by 4.46% y-o-y, according to the most recent market figures published by the Insurance Association of Cyprus - IAC.

9 October 2024