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.
Romania's exports to the United States in 2024 exceeded €2.28 billion, while imports from the US reached €1.31 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of €968 million.
Eurostat data shows that 18 member states recorded surpluses, eight recorded deficits and one member state had its current account in balance in Q4 2024.
Cross-border ecommerce transactions in CEE have seen a significant surge, climbing by 15% to reach €24 billion in 2024 compared to 2023.
Holland Automotive Group of Canada has acquired the dealerships of Forza Rossa and British Motors in Romania.
The IFC, part of the World Bank, is facilitating a financing package worth the equivalent of $42 million for Agricover Credit IFN.