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ERGO recognized as "Top Employer Germany" in 2024

German insurer ERGO Group AG – with business in many CEESE markets such as Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland - has been recognized as one of the most attractive employers on its “home market” - Germany for the second time in a row by the international consulting institute "Top Employers Institute".





KYRGYZSTAN: The financial regulator actively interacts with the insurance industry to improve its functionality and quality of service

The Service for regulation and supervision of the financial market actively interacts with the insurance industry to improve its functionality and quality of service. Comprehensive work is being carried out in two key directions: a media plan for MTPL and digitalization of the insurance market through introduction of electronic insurance, the regulator said.

UKRAINE: A war risk insurance system to be created in Ukraine

The Financial Stability Board has agreed on a concept note for creation of a fully functional war risk insurance system in Ukraine. The concept was developed with the participation of specialists from the World Bank, the National Bank (NBU), the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Economy, Forinsurer reports.



WTW reported FY2023 business worth USD 9.5 billion

Global broker WTW reported FY2023 revenue worth USD 9.48 billion, an increase of 7% as compared to USD 8.87 billion for the prior year. For the year 2024, the company expects to deliver revenue of USD 9.9 billion or greater.


Matthew SHAW to be appointed as Tokio Marine Kiln CEO

Leading specialty insurer Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) announced the appointment of Matthew SHAW as CEO with effect from 1 April, subject to regulatory approval. SHAW will succeed Brad Irick who is taking up the position of co-head of international business for Tokio Marine Holdings, which is the parent company of Tokio Marine Group, to drive its international growth ambitions.



SorS Academy: a new educational structure for insurers in ex-Yugoslavia starts operating

SorS Academy was founded with the aim of providing education for insurance professionals in an innovative and unique way. The fast-track training it will provide might be a solution to the obvious problem of a lack of employees in the insurance and reinsurance industry in the area. SorS Academy is headquartered in Belgrade, Serbia.