News - Re/Insurance groups
Aegon’s operating result increases 9% to EUR 804 million in the first half of 2026
Net result of Aegon in 1H2026 was EUR 608 million, compared with EUR 606 million in the first half of 2025, according to the company’s report.
27 August 2026Piotr Matczuk appointed to PZU SA management board
On August 19, 2026, the PZU SA Supervisory Board, adopted a resolution appointing Piotr Matczuk to the company's management board.
27 August 2026Guy Carpenter appoints David Duffy as Global Property Leader and Chris Ross as Global Casualty Leader
Guy Carpenter, a business of Marsh and a leading global risk and reinsurance specialist, has announced the appointments of David Duffy as Global Property Leader and Chris Ross as Global Casualty Leader, effective immediately.
27 August 2026Duncan Russell to step down as Aegon’s Chief Financial Officer
In connection with the planned move of Aegon’s head office and legal seat to the United States, Aegon has agreed with Duncan Russell that he will step down as Chief Financial Officer and leave the company in April 2027. Aegon has initiated a search for his successor, the company announced on its website.
27 August 2026Aon appoints Nadin Virani as Interim CFO effective immediately
Aon, a leading global professional services firm, has announced that Edmund Reese will transition from his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, to pursue opportunities outside the firm.
27 August 2026VIG Group, 1H2026: improved dynamics and strong increase in profits across the CEE region
VIG Group reported strong results for 1H2026, with profit before tax up 20.7% to EUR 641.5 million and gross written premiums rising 5.4% to EUR 9.0 billion. The net combined ratio improved to 91.4%, while the Group maintained a strong 272% solvency ratio.
27 August 2026Triglav Group’s total business volume in 1H2026 rises 13% supported by premium growth across all regional markets
Triglav Group's total business volume in the first half of 2026 increased by 13% compared to 1H2025, reaching EUR 1,198.7 million. This was supported by premium growth across all regional markets, with the strongest increase recorded in the Italian market.
27 August 2026PZU reports a strong first half of the year despite a challenging market environment
In the first half of 2026, the PZU Group's gross insurance revenue increased by PLN 426 million year-on-year to nearly PLN 15.7 billion. Net profit exceeded PLN 3 billion, the Group said in its press release.
27 August 2026VIG Group, 1H2026: improved dynamics and strong increase in profits across the CEE region
VIG Group reported strong results for 1H2026, with profit before tax up 20.7% to EUR 641.5 million and gross written premiums rising 5.4% to EUR 9.0 billion. The net combined ratio improved to 91.4%, while the Group maintained a strong 272% solvency ratio.
27 August 2026UNIQA Group, 1H2026: Strong results sustain Group’s expectations for year-end earnings before taxes of between EUR 540 - 570 million
The UNIQA Group recorded strong premium growth of 12.0% to EUR 4.9 billion in the first half of 2026. Earnings before taxes rose by 10.5% to EUR 327 million, while the financial result doubled to EUR 176 million.
20 August 2026Munich Re Group to acquire cyber insurtech At-Bay in a USD 575 million deal
Munich Re Group today announced that it has agreed to acquire At-Bay, Inc., a U.S.-based insurtech company that provides cyber insurance and proactive cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME).
20 August 2026Eurohold Bulgaria’s net profit edges down in the first half of the year
One of the leading energy and financial groups in Southeast Europe - Eurohold Bulgaria AD, owner of Euroins Insurance Group AD and the Electrohold group, said its consolidated net profit edged down to EUR 42.3 million in the first half of 2026 from EUR 42.6 million in the prior-year period, SeeNews reports.
17 August 2026Aviva’s reports very strong results in the first half of 2026 with operating profit up 24%
Aviva has reported Group operating profit up 24% to GBP 1,326 million (HY25: GBP 1,068 million), IFRS return on equity of 20.3% (HY25: 18.2%) in its half year results announcement 2026.
17 August 2026Talanx sets a new earnings record in the first half of 2026 with all divisions contributing record earnings figures
The Talanx Group has set a new earnings record in the first half of 2026. Group net income rose by 9% to EUR 1,499 (1,373) million, and the Group is assuming it will exceed its full-year forecast of approximately EUR 2.7 billion, the Group has announced on its website.
17 August 2026Operating profit of Allianz in 1H2026 rises to a record level reaching 54% of the full-year outlook midpoint
In 2Q2026, total business volume of Allianz amounted to EUR 45.6 billion (2Q2025: EUR 44.5 billion). Internal growth, which excludes the effects of foreign-currency translation as well as acquisitions and divestments, was strong at 5.7%. All three segments contributed, with Asset Management performing particularly strong, Allianz announced on its website.
17 August 2026Munich Re reports excellent half-year result and is well on track to achieve its annual target of EUR 6.3 billion
Munich Re generated a net result of EUR 2,211 million (2,085 million) in the second quarter of 2026 and EUR 3,925 million (3,178 million) in the first half of the year, bolstered by very low major-loss expenditure in property-casualty reinsurance together with a very strong investment result, according to the company.
17 August 2026Hannover Re reports very good half-year result which puts the Group in an excellent position
Hannover Re generated a very good half-year result in an increasingly challenging market landscape and considers itself on track to achieve the full-year earnings guidance of at least EUR 2.7 billion, the Group has announced.
17 August 2026Achmea makes a strong start to the year further strengthening its market position
Achmea achieved an operational result of EUR 492 million (-13%) at the end of June. Lower results at Non-Life and Health were partially offset by higher results in the International, Retirement Services and Pension & Life segments, the company said in its press release.
17 August 2026NN Group reports strong commercial performance in the first half of 2026
NN Group’s operating capital generation in the first half of the year increased 5% to EUR 1,073 million, building on a strong prior-year base, supported by business growth in Europe. Well on track to achieve 2028 OCG target of EUR 2.2 billion, the Group said on its website.
11 August 2026MetLife’s net income in 2Q2026 rises 1% to USD 705 million
MetLife has announced an excellent second quarter. Premiums, fees and other income were USD 13.7 billion, up 7% compared with the prioryear quarter. Adjusted premiums, fees and other revenues, excluding pension risk transfers, were USD 13.0 billion, up 5%, the company said on its website.
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