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Vienna Insurance Group Surpasses EUR 1 Billion Profit Milestone in 2025 and Announces Higher Dividend for Shareholders

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, March 2026

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group reported strong preliminary financial results for 2025, with gross written premiums rising to EUR 16.3 billion and profit before taxes surpassing the one-billion-euro milestone for the first time, reaching EUR 1.16 billion. The Group achieved … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group Expands Global Assistance Network to 18 Markets with New Launch in Albania and Over One Million Annual Service Cases

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, March 2026

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group has expanded its Global Assistance network with the launch of operations in Albania, extending its assistance services to 18 markets across Central and Eastern Europe. Through twelve service companies employing more than 800 staff, the … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group surpasses one million annual assistance cases as Global Assistance network grows across CEE

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, March 2026

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group has expanded its assistance services network under the Global Assistance brand to cover 18 markets across Central and Eastern Europe following the launch of operations in Albania. The network now includes twelve service companies employing … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group subsidiary KNIAZHA VIG partners with Aon and DFC to provide expanded war risk insurance coverage in Ukraine

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, March 2026

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group has announced that its Ukrainian subsidiary KNIAZHA VIG has secured a 25 million US dollar reinsurance facility agreement with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation in cooperation with Aon to support the expansion of war-risk … Read the full press release

VIG Strengthens Market Position as IFC Invests in Ukrainian Non-Life Insurance Subsidiaries

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, December 2025

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group is strengthening its Ukrainian operations as the International Finance Corporation prepares to acquire around 20% of VIG’s non-life insurers USG and Kniazha through a capital increase. The partnership aims to expand product offerings, boost digitalisation … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group acquires majority stake in Moldasig, becoming Moldova’s leading insurer

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, August 2025

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has acquired 80% of Moldasig following a successful public auction, making it the market leader in Moldova with around 30% share. The Share Purchase Agreement with the Moldovan state finalises VIG’s acquisition plan announced … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group Submits Bid to Acquire Majority Stake in Moldova’s Leading Non-Life Insurer MOLDASIG

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, May 2025

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has submitted a bid to acquire 80% of MOLDASIG S.A., one of Moldova’s leading non-life insurance companies, as part of a multi-stage process initiated by the Moldovan government. With a market share of approximately … Read the full press release

VIG Bolsters Polish Market Dominance with Strategic Investment in Leading Financial Broker

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, March 2025

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group is strengthening its market position in Poland through a strategic investment in Phinance, a leading financial broker with an extensive network of customers and consultants. This move comes on the heels of the 2024 merger … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group Study Highlights Risk Awareness Gaps Among Young People and Pushes for Improved Education

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) A study commissioned by Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) reveals significant gaps in risk awareness among young people aged 18-29, who are more prone to taking risks without fully understanding their potential consequences. The study, conducted across nine countries, … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group Launches Cyber Risk Solutions to Strengthen Cybersecurity for SMEs

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, October 2024

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has launched Cyber Risk Solutions GmbH (CyRiSo) to support small and medium-sized businesses in managing cyber risks. CyRiSo provides a range of services, including risk assessments, incident response, and ransomware protection, helping clients mitigate … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group Strengthens Sustainability Commitments with Expanded Declarations and New Group Sustainability Office

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, May 2024

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) reinforces its sustainability commitments by expanding its sustainability declarations in investment and underwriting and establishing its own “Group Sustainability Office” as part of the ongoing VIG 25 sustainability programme. The updated declarations outline stringent … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe (VIG) to go public on the Budapest Stock Exchange

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, November 2022

Expected first trading day is 11 November 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 8-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe (VIE: VIG), one of the largest international insurance groups in Central and Eastern Europe, has announced its application … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe (VIG) entrera en bourse à la Bourse de Budapest

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, November 2022

Le premier jour de négociation prévu est le 11 novembre 2022 (COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) VIENNA, 8-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe (VIE : VIG), l’un des plus grands groupes d’assurance internationaux d’Europe centrale et orientale, a … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group AG fonderà una nuova società di assistenza in Serbia chiamata Global Assistance Belgrad

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, March 2022

(COMUNICATO STAMPA) VIENNA, 28-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe (VIE: VIG), uno dei più grandi gruppi assicurativi internazionali nell’Europa centrale e orientale, ha annunciato il suo piano per costituire nell’aprile 2022 una nuova società di … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group AG to establish a new assistance company in Serbia called Global Assistance Belgrad

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, March 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 28-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe (VIE: VIG), one of the largest international insurance groups in Central and Eastern Europe, has announced its plan to establish in April 2022 a new assistance … Read the full press release

Update (Sep 2021) on Vienna Insurance Group’s planned acquisition of Aegon’s business in Hungary

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, September 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 21-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe (VIE: VIG), one of the largest international insurance groups in Central and Eastern Europe, has announced that its appeal against Hungarian veto on Aegon acquisition has … Read the full press release

EU clearance for the acquisition of Aegon’s businesses in Central and Eastern Europe by Vienna Insurance Group AG

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, August 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 13-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Aegon N.V. (AMS: AGN), Dutch multinational life insurance, pensions and asset management company, has announced receival of the competition law clearance from the European Commission for the acquisition of Aegon’s businesses in … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group welcomes Peter Thirring in its management team and Liane Hirner as Chief Financial Officer

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, July 2018

VIENNA, 05-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Some changes are taking place in the line-up of Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) Managing Board team in the middle of 2018. Peter Thirring joins the VIG management team on 1 July, and at the same time, … Read the full press release

Philipp Bardas will succeed Sabine Stiller as head of the Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) general secretariat

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, September 2017

VIENNA, 27-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Philipp Bardas will take over as Head of the Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) General Secretariat on 1 October 2017. In his role as General Secretary, he and his team will be responsible for international and interdepartmental … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group launches comprehensive digitalisation project to be implemented within the Group

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, June 2017

Launch of Genesis digitalisation project VIENNA, 23-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Polish VIG Group company Compensa has launched the most comprehensive digitalisation project to be implemented within the Group. The total investment amount is around EUR 25 million and Vienna Insurance … Read the full press release