Insurers are experiencing uncertainty from economic pressures, geopolitical volatility and increasing catastrophic events, combined with higher customer expectations, according to the Deloitte 2026 global insurance outlook.
Romania's insurance market saw a total volume of gross written premiums of RON 23.4 billion (€4.7 billion) during 2024, up 11% compared to the previous year, according to a report by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF).
The Tomorrow Division, encompassing all insurance-related projects, continued its strong performance, contributing 62% to total turnover.
Intesa Sanpaolo recorded significant growth in commissions, up 9% compared to 2023, with acceleration in Q4. Insurance income reached an all-time high, increasing by 4%.
Hellas Direct has formed partnerships with over 170 brokers, covering 95% of the market, while constantly growing its Romania-based team of experts and claims service partners.
According to the study, the Responsible Behavior and Insurance Benchmark of Romania—55% of Romanians describe themselves as optimistic, while 15% adopt a pragmatic approach.
The 2023-2024 agricultural season has been marked by extreme weather events, severely affecting farmers nationwide.
Additionally, in the first half of 2024, Metropolitan Life paid allowances amounting to a total value of RON 121.5 million, an increase of 36.72%.
The record compensation of €45,000 (over RON 220,000) was awarded to an insured who had a UNIQA travel insurance policy.
Most companies in Romania, 7 out of 10 cases, risk severe damages or the closure of the activity, because they are not insured for their specific needs.
Household goods insurance against disaster risks, providing homeowners peace of mind regarding the costs of repairing or replacing affected personal belongings.
Signal Iduna Asigurare Reasigurare recorded a growth in gross written premiums of approximately 34% in 2023 compared to the same period of the previous year.
STEIN Bestasig will coordinate the PIB Group's expansion in Romania, with a series of M&A acquisitions starting in 2024.
Metropolitan Life, registered during the year 2023 gross written premiums amounting to RON 625.1 million, having an increase of 7.95% compared to the previous year.
With double-digit premium growth and a strong increase in profit, Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) presents a particularly successful financial year 2023.
NN paid insurance customers and private pensions participants RON 983 million in 2023, 27% more than the previous year.
Romanian state-owned gas company Romgaz has reached an agreement in principle with fertilizer producer Azomureș regarding the acquisition of its operational activity as a transfer of a going concern.
Romania ranks first in the European Union for the real burden of electricity prices, with a nominal value 21% above the European average, according to an analysis published by the Intelligent Energy Association (AEI).
German defence group Rheinmetall is considering acquiring the bankrupt shipyard in Mangalia, in partnership with Swiss shipping company MSC. The potential takeover could transform the facility into a dual-use hub for military and civilian shipbuilding.
Romania's Ministry of Finance will launch the fifth edition of its Fidelis government bond programme from 8-15 May 2026, offering tax-free yields of up to 7.50% for lei-denominated bonds and up to 6.25% for euro-denominated issues.
The Romanian leu depreciated on Wednesday against the euro, which was calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at RON 5.2688, up 0.97% from the previous rate, recording a new historic high.