Business news from Ukraine

Business news from Ukraine

IC “VUSO” in January-September 2024 collected almost UAH 2.5 bln of gross premiums

PJSC Insurance Company VUSO (Kyiv) has collected UAH 2,494 billion of gross premiums in January-September 2024, that is by 24,4% more than in the same period of 2023, RA “Standard-Rating” informed in the information on confirmation of the company’s financial strength rating at the level of “uaAA” according to the national scale. According to the data on the website of the rating agency, receipts from individuals of the insurer for the specified period have increased by 13,01% – up to UAH 1,454 billion, from reinsurers – by 64,93%, up to UAH 37,018 mln. Thus, the share of individuals in gross premiums amounted to 58,29%, reinsurers – 1,48%.

Insurance payments sent to reinsurers for the first nine months of 2024 increased by 77,81% – up to UAH 282,831 mln. Thus, the ratio of reinsurers’ participation in insurance premiums has increased by 3,41 p.p. – up to 11,34%.

Net premiums collected by IC “VUSO” have grown by 19,78% – to UAH 2,211 bln, net earned premiums – by 18,98% – to UAH 2,014 bln.

IC “VUSO” for January-September 2024 paid out UAH 1,038 billion to clients, that is by 52,70% higher than the volume of insurance payouts for the same period of 2023. Thus, the level of payouts has increased by 7,72 p.p. – up to 41.63%.

RA also notes that following the results of three quarters of 2024 the financial results of the insurer have significantly improved: the profit from operating activities has grown in 22,6 times – up to UAH 183,760 mln, net profit – in 5,5 times, up to UAH 93,974 mln.

Assets of the company as of October 1, 2024 grew by 15.42% – to UAH 1.759 billion, shareholders’ equity – by 19.14% – to UAH 735.377 million, liabilities – by 12.89% – to UAH 1.024 billion, cash and cash equivalents – by 21.31% – to UAH 676.311 million.

According to RA data, as of the mentioned date the company has formed a portfolio of investments in government bonds in the amount of UAH 228,779 mln, which increased the level of security with liquid assets, which in aggregate covered 88,38% of its liabilities. Besides, the balance of funds in the centralized insurance reserve funds (IARF) of the insurer has amounted to UAH 344,624 m, that also positively influenced its liquidity.

IC “VUSO” was founded in 2001. It holds 50 licenses: 34 – for voluntary and 16 – for compulsory types of insurance, is represented in all regions of Ukraine. It is a member of the Motor (Transport) Insurance Bureau of Ukraine (MTSBU) and the Ukrainian Insurance Federation (UIF), as well as a participant of the Agreement on direct settlement of losses and a member of the Nuclear Insurance Pool.

 

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IC “VUSO” plans to appoint new deputy chairman of board

Shareholders of PJSC Insurance Company VUSO (Kyiv) on December 10 will decide on the appointment of Irina Hevel as Deputy Chairman of the Board for digital business by transfer from the position of Advisor to the Head of the Board. This is reported in the draft decisions of the shareholders’ meeting, publicized by the company in the system of the National Commission on Securities and Stock Market.

As reported, Irina Gevel from August 2017 and until the end of 2023 held the position of the head of the Board of IC “Alfa Insurance”.

In addition, during the meeting Alexey Babenko is planned to be appointed to the position of the Head of Internal Audit Service and Yuri Izotov to the position of the Head of Risk Management of IC “VUSO” by transferring them from the position of the advisor of re-directing. At the same time, it is emphasized that Izotov may take office after the approval of the NBU. Also during the meeting the shareholders plan to approve the risk management policy of the company in a new edition, the plan of continuous activity of IC “VUSO” and the report on compliance risk management for Q3 2024.

IC “VUSO” was founded in 2001. The company holds 50 licenses: 34 – for voluntary and 16 – for compulsory types of insurance, is represented in all regions of Ukraine. It is a member of the Motor (Transport) Insurance Bureau of Ukraine (MTSBU) and the Ukrainian Insurance Federation (UIF), as well as a participant of the Agreement on direct settlement of losses and a member of the Nuclear Insurance Pool.

 

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IC “VUSO” will insure transport of KP “Elektrotrans”

The municipal enterprise “Elektrotrans” of Kropivnitsky city council on July 1 announced its intention to conclude with IC “VUSO” (Kiev) the contract of compulsory insurance of civil liability of owners of land vehicles (OSAGO), as it is reported in the system of electronic public procurement Prozorro.
The price offer of IC “VUSO”, the only participant of the tender, amounted to UAH 140,507 th. at the expected cost of purchase of services of UAH 177,2 th.
IC “VUSO” was founded in 2001. The company holds 50 licenses: 34 – for voluntary and 16 – for compulsory types of insurance. It is represented in all regions of Ukraine. It is a member of the ITSBU and the FSA, a participant of the Agreement on direct settlement of losses and a member of the Nuclear Insurance Pool.

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IC Vuso and WTW have developed new insurance product

Insurance company Vuso and international insurance broker WTW have developed and started to implement the program of insurance of ground cargo transportation on the territory of Ukraine with coverage against military risks, according to the press release of the insurer.

It is also noted that the established limit of market capacity will provide full protection and support to Ukrainian and foreign enterprises engaged in cargo transportation on the territory of Ukraine. This program is reinsured in the private reinsurance market of Great Britain and Lloyd’s, with participation of leading reinsurers and leadership of Markel syndicate.

The insurance program developed by Vuso and WTW will contribute to the sustainability of the Ukrainian economy, the safety of cargo transportation and guarantee the maximum level of financial support for the insurance company’s clients.

“During wartime, we faced many issues that required consistent solutions. We are glad that WTW Ukraine supported Vuso on this case. The main task for today is to guarantee stability and comfort to our corporate clients regardless of the current events in our country. (…) This capacity will allow us to expand the range of programs for Ukrainian business to protect cargo transportation from military risks”, – says the Chairman of the Board of IC Vuso Andrey Artyukhov.

The project is already realized. You can learn more about the program from representatives of Vuso or WTW Ukraine.

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VUSO IC was founded in 2001. The company holds 50 licenses: 34 – for voluntary and 16 – for compulsory types of insurance, is represented in all regions of Ukraine. It is a member of ITSBU and UFS, a participant of the Agreement on direct settlement of losses and a member of the Nuclear Insurance Pool.

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IC VUSO will insure Kyivgas vehicles

On January 13, JSC Kyivgas announced its intention to conclude a contract with IC VUSO for motor insurance under CMTPL, as reported in the system of electronic public procurement Prozorro.

The offer of IC “VUSO” was in the amount of UAH 101,364 thousand against the expected cost of UAH 483,3 thousand.

IC “European Insurance Alliance” with the offer of UAH 106,197 thousand, “Oranta” – UAH 195,5 thousand, “Guardian” – UAH 223,6 thousand, “Knyazha VIG” – UAH 289,3 thousand also took part in the tender.

IC “VUSO” was founded in 2001. The company owns 50 licenses: 34 for voluntary and 16 for compulsory types of insurance. It is represented in all regions of Ukraine. It is a member of ITSBU and UFS, a participant of the agreement on direct settlement of losses and a member of the Nuclear Insurance Pool.

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