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STATISTICS: Kyrgyzstan insurance market reported EUR 13 million in FY2017 GWP
At the end of 2017, the Kyrgyz Republic insurance market totalled about KGS 1.06 billion (about EUR 13 million), according to the end-year market figures published on the market authority website.
KYRGYZSTAN: Compulsory MTPL will come into force in 2016. Rates will be lowest among the Customs Union countries
The Law on Compulsory motor third party liability insurance (MTPL) in Kyrgyzstan will come into force at the beginning of 2016, stated Sanzhar MUKANBETOV, Chairman of the State Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market.
In Kyrgyzstan, 17 insurance companies are licensed, in reality, only six of these companies are active
According to the Kyrgyz Financial Supervisory Commission's data, in January-September 2014, the total premiums written by the local insurance companies amounted to KGS 880.98 million, while claims paid totaled KGS 111.31 million.

International law firm to advise KYRGYZSTAN on Takaful and Sukuk finance
The international law firm SIMMONS & SIMMONS and the Kyrgyz Republic have signed a ground-breaking agreement to provide consultancy services for the development of laws and regulations, supporting the introduction of Takaful (Islamic insurance) and Sukuk (Islamic securities) in the Kyrgyz Republic. The consultancy services to be provided by SIMMONS & SIMMONS are to be funded through a technical assistance grant provided by the Islamic Development Bank (IDB).

KYRGYZSTAN: Public trust in insurance companies has increased
According to the data of Kyrgyz Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), in 2013 total premium written by the local insurance companies amounted to KGS 967.8 million (EUR 14.29 million) which is 15.2%, more, in local currency, than in the previous year, when insurance premiums totaled KGS 840.10 million or EUR 13.41 million. Growth of insurance premiums suggests that population's trust in insurance companies have increased.

KYRGYZSTAN, January-April 2012: Market recovery
According to the Kyrgyz Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) data, in January-April 2012 total premium written by the local insurance companies amounted to KGS 106.8 million (EUR 1.54 million) which is 13.5% more, in local currency, than in the corresponding period of the previous year. Claims paid reached KGS 11.3 million (EUR 0.16 million), which in local currency means an y-o-y increase of 7.6%.

Kyrgyzstan: Establishment of the first reinsurance company
Kyrgyzstan's Government initiated a draft law, proposed for public debate, regarding the set-up of a reinsurance company, "KYRGYZ-English Reinsurance Company", noted a newsletter published by the Government, according to website Knews.ru.

KYRGYZSTAN: More than 40% increase in 3Q 2011
According to Financial Supervisory Commission, on the 30th September, insurance premium revenues were about KGS 632 million (EUR 10.4 million), or 44% (in European currency) more than the same period in 2010.
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Changes in Management and Market Responsibilities at VIG Re
Starting 1 April 2018, VIG Re has realigned its organizational structure and management responsibilities to drive operational efficiencies and secure its cost leadership.
AIG names Anthony VIDOVICH as Chief Claims Officer, General Insurance
American International Group (AIG) announced that Anthony VIDOVICH will join the company as Chief Claims Officer, General Insurance, effective May 14, 2018.
Zurich: leadership transition in EMEA business
Currently group CEO of AXA UK and Ireland, Amanda BLANC will also join the executive committee at ZURICH, with the handover scheduled to complete in the fourth quarter of 2018. BLANC is to succeed Gary SHAUGHNESSY as CEO of ZURICH Insurance's EMEA business.
NN Group announces appointments in Executive and Supervisory Boards
The Supervisory Board of NN Group N.V. intends to reappoint Delfin RUEDA as member of the Executive Board and to designate him as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of NN Group N.V. and vice-chair of the Executive Board for a term of four years.
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What re/insurance professionals are already on FIAR 2018's list of speakers?
Specialists from ICMIF - International Cooperative Mutual Insurance Federation and PensionsEurope, representatives of national insurance associations from Austria and Turkey, as well as professionals representing SWISS Re, GEN Re and AUDATEX are just a few of the speakers who have already confirmed their presence at FIAR 2018 - The International Insurance-Reinsurance Forum.
The "Challenges and Practice of Insurance Supervision in South East Europe" Conference - Main conclusions
Insurance professionals from all over Europe gathered on Tuesday, 17 April, in Zagreb, Croatia, at the "Challenges and Practice of Insurance Supervision in South East Europe" conference. The event represents a unique forum for an open dialogue between insurance companies and insurance supervisory authorities of the SEE region.
LIVE: XII International Conference Insurance in Central Asia
In 2017, life insurance was the market driver for the Russian insurance market, mainly due to investment life insurance

LIVE: Moscow, Russia: The XXII International Reinsurance Conference
The XXII International Reinsurance Conference has started today in Moscow, organized by Delovoy Format, with the support of the Russian Insurers Association. XPRIMM, the traditional Media Partner of the conference, has launched on the occasion the latest edition of its Insurance Profile Russia, providing for 2017 insurance statistical data.

"IIF 2018 - PROPERTY INSURANCE - the NatCat challenge and beyond" Conference: Main conclusions
The "IIF 2018 - PROPERTY INSURANCE - the NatCat challenge and beyond", taking place on Friday, 23 March, in Prague, bought into debate the NatCat insurance gap, but also the newly developed aspects of the manmade property risks.

The 4th edition of the European Consumer Protection Conference: Main conclusions
The European Consumer Protection Conference, taking place on Thursday, 22 March, in Prague, brought into debate the consumer environment in the current European regulatory and economic landscape, the upcoming legislative changes that will benefit consumers and users of insurance and private pension products, as well as digitalization and the impact of technological advances in the field of financial services.

"IIF 2018 - MOTOR INSURANCE - the innovation challenge" Conference takes place today in Vienna. Read the main statements
Insurance professionals from all over Europe gather today, 16 March, in Vienna, to participate at the "IIF 2018 - MOTOR INSURANCE - the innovation challenge" conference.

"IIF 2018 - CEE & SEE - Regional Actuarial Insurance Conference": Main conclusions
Industry professionals from CEE gathered on 22 February, in Macedonia, at the "IIF 2018 - CEE & SEE - Regional Actuarial Insurance Conference", to analyze the current reality of the actuarial job.
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XVI Russian Insurance Summit
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CONNECTED INSURANCE SUMMIT
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8th Annual Africa Insurance and Reinsurance Conference
20-21 June, 2018
Nairobi, Kenya
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