News - Re/Insurance groups
Moody’s upgrades Generali’s IFSR rating to A1 from A2
Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Generali Group's insurance financial strength rating (IFSR) to A1 from
Peter Langenbach to be appointed Division Chairman of Achmea’s health insurer
Peter Langenbach will be appointed Division Chairman of Zilveren Kruis, Achmea’s health insurer, effective June 15, 2026, succeeding Georgette Fijneman, who is becoming CEO of PGGM Pensioenservices, the company said.
Vienna Insurance Group completes largest transaction in the company’s history
Having received all regulatory approvals, Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) completed the acquisition of NÜRNBERGER Beteiligungs-AG (Nürnberger), the Group said in its statement. Diversification through the German market is seen as a growth driver for the core CEE market.
Triglav Group’s total business volume rises 14% in 1Q2026
Triglav Group's total business volume in 1Q2026 increased by 14% year-on-year to EUR 633.4 million, primarily driven by strong premium growth in international markets.
Vienna Insurance Group approves dividend increase of 12% and the outlook for 2026 is extremely positive
A dividend of EUR 1.73 per share proposed by the Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) Managing Board and Supervisory Board was approved during the Annual General Meeting, which represents a 12% increase on the previous year’s dividend, VIG said in a statement.
Generali Group records strong growth in operating result supported by all segments in 1Q
Gross written premiums of Generali rose to EUR 28.2 billion (+6.8%) in 1Q, thanks to both Life and P&C. Life net inflows were strong at EUR 4.3 billion, driven by all business lines. The operating result grew to EUR 2,235 million (+8.1%), thanks to the positive performance of all segments, the Group said in its report.
Eurohold Bulgaria records double-digit growth in the first quarter
One of the leading energy and financial groups in Southeast Europe - Eurohold Bulgaria AD, owner of Euroins Insurance Group AD and the Electrohold group, recorded double-digit growth in the first quarter of the year and maintained the trend of stable growth in its performance.
Jennifer Palmieri to join Aegon as Chief Human Resources Officer
Jennifer Palmieri will join Aegon as Chief Human Resources Officer and member of Aegon’s Executive Committee, effective June 29, 2026. She will succeed Holly Waters who will retire as of June 1, 2026, as Aegon announced.
New regional leadership appointments at Aon to accelerate Aon United Strategy
Aon, a leading global professional services firm, has announced that Kai-Frank Buechter and Tracy-Lee Kus will serve as co-CEOs of EMEA, effective June 1, with Buechter overseeing Continental Europe and North Africa and Kus responsible for the UK, Ireland, South Africa and the Middle East. Additionally, Pedro Penalva will serve as CEO of Latin America, effective July 1.
Deutsche Rück Group reports profitable growth and stronger capital position in 2025
The Deutsche Rück Group continued its profitable growth in 2025, with gross written premiums rising by 6.1% to over EUR 2.2 billion and net premiums earned increasing by 9.1% to around EUR 1.6 billion, supported by both domestic and international business expansion.
Vienna Insurance Group starts 2026 with strong profit growth and regional expansion
Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) reported a strong start to 2026, posting a pre-tax profit of EUR 310.3 million in the first quarter, up 18.8% year-on-year, supported by robust business growth across Central and Eastern Europe and improving underwriting performance.
Generali reveals Redion - the new brand for the Group’s leading global Care platform
Generali Group has launched Redion, the new global brand uniting Europ Assistance and Generali Employee Benefits under a single Care platform identity. Led by Antoine Parisi, Redion aims to strengthen the visibility and integration of Generali’s global assistance and employee benefits operations.
SAVA Re, 1Q2026: EUR 39.2m in pre-tax profit despite higher catastrophe claims
Sava Insurance Group reported a solid start to 2026, posting EUR 39.2 million in pre-tax profit for the first quarter, supported by robust growth across its insurance and reinsurance operations. Business volume increased by 8.7% y-o-y to EUR 357.2 million, while the Group maintained a strong solvency position and a return on equity (ROE) of 15.7%.
Zurich’s 1Q results highlight resilience of its business model and strength of its franchise
Zurich’s P&C business grew strongly in the first quarter, with GWP up 8% on a like-for-like basis. On a reported basis, growth was 17%, reflecting the weakening of the U.S. dollar and the timing of certain large contracts, Zurich announced in its recent press release.
PZU ends first quarter with a solid financial result despite challenging geopolitical conditions
In the first quarter of 2026, the PZU Group's insurance revenue increased by PLN 243 million y-o-y, reaching PLN 7.8 billion. Net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company amounted to nearly PLN 1.4 billion, the Group said in its press release.
Aon expands Aon Claims Copilot globally to create a more connected, data-driven claims experience
Aon, a leading global professional services firm, has announced the global expansion of Aon Claims Copilot, advancing the firm's commitment to delivering better client outcomes through its integrated data and analytics capabilities.
Munich Re makes an excellent start to 2026 generating a net result of 1.7 billion in 1Q
In Q1 2026, Munich Re generated a net result of EUR 1,714 million (EUR 1,094 million). The total technical result rose to EUR 2,676 million (EUR 2,054 million), which was attributable in particular to low major-loss expenditure in reinsurance, Munich Re said.
In 1Q2026 Talanx generates record quarterly net income and enhances its profitability
The Talanx Group has started 2026 with a new record for its quarterly net income: Group net income in the first three months of 2026 rose by 28% year on year to EUR 774 (604) million. This puts the Group well on the way to achieving its full-year net income target of approximately EUR 2.7 billion, according to the Group’s report on its final 1Q results.
Hannover Re increases Group net income by almost 48% in 1Q and confirms its full-year targets
Despite market headwinds, Hannover Re sharply increased its Group net income in the first quarter of 2026 by 47.9% to EUR 710.6 million (EUR 480.5 million) and confirms its full-year targets, the Group said in its press release.
Swiss Re appointed Trent Thomson as Head Global Specialty
Trent Thomson has been appointed Head Global Specialty and successor of Anne Lohbeck effective 1 July 2026. He will be based in London.
2 June 2026