Romania
UNIQA launches Romania’s first insurance rider covering bullying incidents, attached to the UNICASA Home Insurance
UNIQA Asigurări is introducing a first on the Romanian market: an additional insurance rider covering bullying incidents committed by other minors, available together with the UNICASA home insurance policy. The rider provides access to psychological assessment and counseling services for affected children.
24 September 2026ROMANIA: Allianz-Țiriac announces changes to its executive management team
Allianz-Țiriac has announced several changes to its executive management team, with Aurel Badea set to leave the company at the end of 2026, Adriana Matache taking over responsibility for the technical area, and Andrei Rubeli joining the insurer as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
14 September 2026ROMANIA: AGRA reports agricultural claims notifications more than doubled since 2021
The number of agricultural claims notifications recorded by AGRA Asigurari has more than doubled over the past four years, while the affected agricultural area increased by over 130%, highlighting the growing impact of weather-related risks on Romanian farming.
10 September 2026ROMANIA: XPRIMM Insurance Market Awards Gala honors the industry's top performers
At the 26th edition of the XPRIMM Insurance Market Awards Gala, GROUPAMA Asigurari won the Company of the Year award, while Virgil SONCUTEAN, CEO of ALLIANZ-TIRIAC Asigurari, was awarded the Manager of the Year trophy.
3 September 2026ROMANIA: Multitasking, speed and aggressive driving are the main causes of road accidents
Multitasking, inappropriate speed and failure to give way are among the main causes behind road accidents reflected in Romanian MTPL and Motor Hull claims, according to UNSAR – the National Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies in Romania.
27 August 2026ROMANIA: Families are still facing a significant protection gap
Health and family rank first among the things Romanians want to protect, yet most households would face a significant financial gap in the event of an emergency, a survey commissioned by Allianz-Țiriac and conducted by the Center for Urban and Regional Sociology (CURS) among 1,218 respondents nationwide shows.
20 August 2026ROMANIA: Property insurance claims rise 19% in Q1 2026
Romanian insurers paid EUR 33.3 million in claims during Q1 2026 for the repair of insured properties, according to official data published by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) and quoted by UNSAR. The amount is approximately 19% higher y-o-y, reflecting both the rising costs of unforeseen events and the increasingly important role of insurance in protecting property.
6 August 2026ROMANIA: As storms hit harder, CASCO Insurance pays over RON 62 million in claims
The increasing frequency and intensity of severe weather events in recent years confirm that storms have become an ever-present risk for motorists. Hail, falling trees and wind-blown objects, as well as flash floods, can cause significant damage to vehicles, making CASCO insurance an essential source of financial protection.
2 July 2026ROMANIA: Over 1,180 homes damaged by fires received insurance compensation in 2025
Fire remains one of the most costly risks affecting residential properties in Romania. According to data centralized by the member companies of UNSAR, a total of 1,181 home insurance claims related to fire damage were paid in 2025 under voluntary home insurance policies.
2 July 2026STATISTICS: ROMANIA, 1Q2026: Insurance market grows by 15%, to EUR 1.33 billion
Romania's insurance market maintained its strong growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with total gross written premiums (including branches operating under the Freedom of Establishment regime) reaching approximately RON 6.8 billion (EUR 1.33 billion), up 15% year-on-year, according to the latest report published by the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF).
2 July 2026ROMANIA: GWP of Allianz-Țiriac rise 21.5% in 1Q2026
GWP of the Romanian insurer Allianz-Tiriac Asigurari, part of Germany's Allianz Group, increased by 21.5% on the year in the first three months of 2026, reaching nearly RON 1.1 billion (EUR 210.3 million), SeeNews writes.
22 June 2026More Romanians see life insurance as a tool for financial protection and long-term planning
An increasing number of Romanians are considering life insurance as a destination for their financial savings, according to the latest UNSAR–IRES Barometer on Risk Perception and Insurance Culture in Romania. The share of respondents who said they would invest their available funds in a life insurance policy rose by 7 percentage points y-o-y, reaching 24% – the strongest increase among all investment and savings options analyzed in the survey.
11 June 2026Romania: Eight in ten Romanians concerned about their income as financial instability tops risk perceptions
Financial instability has become Romanians' biggest concern, with eight out of ten respondents worried about events that could negatively affect their professional situation and income, according to the latest edition of the UNSAR-IRES Barometer on Risk Perception and Insurance Culture in Romania.
4 June 2026Romania, FIAR 2026: Insurance market’s new architecture built on conduct, innovation and trust
The transformation of Romania’s insurance market requires more than regulatory compliance - it also depends on trust, innovation and a stronger professional culture. These were some of the key messages delivered during the FIAR 2026 panel discussion titled “The New Architecture of the Insurance Market – Conduct, Innovation, Trust”.
28 May 2026FIAR 2026: Macroeconomic outlook shaped by geopolitical uncertainty
The 27th edition of FIAR – the International Insurance – Reinsurance Forum took place in Sinaia featuring the “Insurance Market Trends” conference, where industry leaders and financial experts discussed the growing impact of geopolitical tensions, inflation and economic uncertainty on the Romanian economy and insurance market.
28 May 2026Romania launches National Road Safety Pact to reduce traffic victims
Romania has taken a new step toward addressing one of its most persistent public safety challenges, as representatives of public institutions, businesses and NGOs signed a National Road Safety Pact aimed at reducing traffic casualties and improving road safety policies. The initiative was launched during the event "The Same Street. The Same Responsibility" held at the Romanian Parliament.
21 May 2026ROMANIA: voluntary health insurance gains ground, covering over EUR 190 million in medical costs
Romanians are increasingly turning to voluntary health insurance to gain access to medical services, with the value of healthcare costs covered under these policies exceeding RON 660 million last year — up 21% compared to 2024. A significant share of these expenses no longer had to be borne by the public health insurance system.
14 May 2026ROMANIA: VIG signs agreement with World Bank Group’s IFC to acquire stake in Carpathia Pensii
Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to acquire - subject to regulatory approval - approximately 10% of the common shares in its Romanian pension fund company Carpathia Pensii.
12 May 2026Storms wreak havoc in Romania: damages to 15 homes and 15 cars compensated daily
In early 2026, storms in Romania are no longer exceptional disruptions but a recurring operational and financial risk. The combination of rising frequency and low insurance penetration continues to widen the protection gap, making resilience a central issue for the market.
7 May 2026Romania: Health insurance gains ground: over 872,000 people covered
The number of people benefiting from voluntary health insurance in Romania exceeded 872,000 at the end of 2025, marking a 37% increase compared to 2022, according to an analysis conducted among the members of UNSAR.
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