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IC “Grave Ukraine Life Insurance” increased net premiums collection by 10.3%, payments by 29.4%

In January-September 2023, Grave Ukraine Life Insurance (Kyiv) collected UAH 286.5 million in net premiums, which is 10.3% more than in the same period of 2022.

According to the company’s report in the information disclosure system of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC), its gross written premiums for the period amounted to UAH 334.6 million, which is 10.8% more than in the first nine months of 2022. UAH 48.154 million (+13.8%) was ceded for reinsurance.

For the first nine months, the company paid UAH 110.904 million, which is 29.4% more than in the same period last year.

The company’s administrative expenses amounted to UAH 30.299 million (+34.6%), and sales expenses amounted to UAH 126.9 million (+76.5%).

The financial result before tax amounted to UAH 50.769 million, which is 5.4 times more than in the first nine months of the previous year.

Net profit amounted to UAH 40.021 million (almost 10 times more).

As reported, Grave Ukraine Life Insurance and Grave Ukraine Insurance Company are part of the Grave Ukraine Financial Group, the ultimate beneficiary of which is GRAWE-Vermögensverwaltung (Austria).

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“PZU Ukraine” increased net premiums collection by 52.2%, payments by 13.2%

In January-September 2023, PZU Ukraine Insurance Company (Kyiv) increased gross written premiums by 41.98% to UAH 1.314 billion, and net written premiums by 52.2% to UAH 1.271 billion.

According to RA Standard-Rating, which updated the company’s credit rating/financial strength (reliability) rating on the national scale at uaAAA following the results of the specified period, in the first nine months of 2023, revenues from individuals increased by 49.90% to UAH 933.5 million. Thus, the share of individuals in the insurer’s gross premiums amounted to 71.02%, and the share of reinsurers amounted to 0.40%.

Insurance payments sent to reinsurers in the first nine months of 2023 decreased by 52.2% to UAH 43.464 million compared to the same period in 2022. Thus, the ratio of reinsurers’ participation in insurance premiums decreased by 6.51 p.p. to 3.31%.

During the reporting period, the company paid UAH 484.8 million in claims, which is 13.24% more than in the same period of 2022. At the same time, the payout ratio decreased by 9.36 p.p. to 36.89%.

In January-September 2023, the operating profit of PZU Ukraine amounted to UAH 54.583 million (-50.2%), and net profit increased by 5.8% to UAH 112.202 million.

As of September 30, 2023, the company’s assets increased by 7.57% to UAH 2.605 billion, equity – by 18.45% to UAH 1.027 billion, liabilities – by 1.50% to UAH 1.578 billion, cash and cash equivalents – decreased by 21.72% to UAH 285.292 million.

Thus, as of the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2023, the company had a good level of capitalization (65.09%), and 18.08% of its liabilities were covered by cash and cash equivalents, RA notes.

As of October 1, 2023, the insurer made financial investments in the amount of UAH 693.870 million, consisting of government bonds (UAH 237.509 million) and bank deposits (UAH 456.361 million), which had a positive impact on its provision with liquid assets, which as of the reporting date covered 62.06% of the liabilities of “PZU Ukraine”.

IC “PZU Ukraine” is supported by one of the largest insurance groups in Central and Eastern Europe – PZU Group (which includes the parent company of PZU Ukraine – PZU S.A.).

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Knyazha Life VIG Insurance Company increased premiums by 6.7%, claims by 3.3 times

In January-June 2023, the insurance company “Knyazha Life Insurance Group” (Kyiv) collected UAH 29.3 million of insurance payments, which is 6.66% more than in the same period a year earlier.

This was reported on the website of the rating agency Standard-Rating, which affirmed the company’s financial strength rating/credit rating at uaAA+ in the first half of 2023.

According to the report, the volume of payments and reimbursements of the insurer for six months amounted to UAH 19.636 million, which is 3.27 times higher than the volume of payments for the same period in 2022. Thus, the level of payments increased by 45.21 p.p. to 67.13%.

In the first six months of 2023, the company’s acquisition expenses decreased by 16.84% to UAH 4,347 million compared to the same period in 2022.

In the first six months of 2023, the insurer’s net profit increased to UAH 7.444 million, assets – by 4.06% to UAH 771.825 million, equity – by 8.49% to UAH 123.387 million, liabilities – by 3.26% to UAH 648.438 million, while cash and cash equivalents decreased by 97.49% to UAH 1.320 million.

As of the beginning of the second half of 2023, the equity of Prince Life Insurance Group covered 19.03% of liabilities, and 0.2% of the company’s liabilities were covered by cash and cash equivalents.

At the same time, the RA notes that as of July 1, 2023, the insurance company has formed a portfolio of financial investments in the amount of UAH 729.759 million, including bank deposits (UAH 156.7 million), investments in government bonds (UAH 573.059 million).

RA emphasizes that a high level of external support for the company is provided by its shareholder, the international insurance group headquartered in Austria, Vienna Insurance Group Wiener Städtische Versicherung AG, which is represented by 50 companies in 30 countries and is the leader in the insurance market of Central and Eastern Europe.

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Knyazha VIG Insurance Company increased gross premiums collection by 69.8%, payments by 53.5%

In January-June 2023, the insurance company “Knyazha Vienna Insurance Group” (Kyiv) collected UAH 879.7 million of insurance payments, which is 69.8% more than in the same period a year earlier, according to the website of the rating agency “Standard Rating” in the information on the confirmation of the financial strength rating / credit rating of the insurer at the level of “uaAA+” for the specified period.

According to the RA website, during this period, the insurer’s revenues from individuals increased by 63.57% to UAH 616.2 million, and from reinsurers – by 205.44% to UAH 1,347 million. In the first half of 2023, the share of individuals in the company’s gross written premiums amounted to 70.04%, and the share of reinsurers – 0.15%.

Insurance payments sent to reinsurers in the first half of 2023 increased by 71.15% to UAH 298.9 million compared to the same period in 2022. Thus, the ratio of participation of reinsurance companies in insurance premiums increased by 0.26 p.p. to 33.98%.

The company’s net written premiums increased by 69.19% to UAH 580.8 million, and earned premiums increased by 33.04% to UAH 504.3 million.

The volume of insurance payments and reimbursements made by the company in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 increased by 53.53% to UAH 272.72 million. The payout ratio decreased by 3.30 p.p. to 31.00%.

In the first six months of 2023, the company received a net profit of UAH 17.324 million. Its assets increased by 19.11% to UAH 2.310 billion, equity increased by 4.83% to UAH 417.27 million, liabilities increased by 22.80% to UAH 1.892 billion, cash and cash equivalents decreased by 68.10% to UAH 51.532 million.

At the same time, the RA notes that as of July 1, 2023, the insurer made financial investments in the amount of UAH 914.8 million, which consisted of government bonds (UAH 663.7 million), as well as deposits in banks with a high credit rating (UAH 251.1 million).

PrJSC “IC “Knyazha Vienna Insurance Group” is a part of IFG Vienna Insurance Group Ukraine, the main shareholder of which is Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe (Austria). The group also includes PrJSC IC Ukrainian Insurance Group – 100%, PrJSC IC Knyazha Life Vienne Insurance Group – 97.8%, LLC USG Consulting – 50.7%, LLC VIG Services Ukraine – 78.7%, LLC Assistance Company Ukrainian Assistance Service – 100%.

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IC “Nadiyna” increased gross premiums by 10.1%, payments by 10 times

In January-June 2023, PrJSC “Insurance Company “Nadiina” (Kyiv) collected insurance premiums in the amount of UAH 66.943 million, which is 10.14% more than in the same period a year earlier, according to the information of RA “Standard Rating” on updating the company’s credit rating/financial strength (reliability) rating at uaA+ according to the national scale.

At the same time, premiums from individuals amounted to UAH 267 thousand, and premiums from reinsurers – UAH 2 thousand. Thus, according to the results of the first half of 2023, the insurer’s client portfolio in terms of gross premiums was mainly formed by legal entities.

Insurance payments sent to reinsurers in the first half of 2023 decreased by 34.69% to UAH 34.178 million compared to the same period in 2022. Thus, the ratio of reinsurers’ participation in insurance premiums decreased from 86.09% to 51.06%, or by 35.03 p.p.

The insurer’s net written premiums increased 3.88 times to UAH 32.765 million, and earned premiums increased 4.69 times to UAH 33.326 million.

The volume of insurance payments and reimbursements made by the company in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 increased 9.97 times to UAH 3.996 million. Thus, the level of payments increased by 5.31 p.p. to 5.97%.

The company’s profit from operating activities for the reporting period increased to UAH 21.904 million, and the insurer’s net profit increased to UAH 20.411 million.

As of July 1, 2023, the company’s assets increased by 30.75% to UAH 79.488 million, equity showed an increase of 41.58% to UAH 69.497 million, liabilities decreased by 14.65% to UAH 9.991 million, cash and cash equivalents increased 2.78 times to UAH 37.195 million.

As reported, the company was registered in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities and Individual Entrepreneurs in 2006. The authorized capital is UAH 15 million.

According to the NSSMC, as of Q4 2022, the company’s shareholders were 8 individuals with 9.5%, one with 5%, and another with 19%.

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“PZU Ukraine” increased net premiums collection by 33.3%

In January-June 2023, PZU Ukraine Insurance Company (Kyiv) increased net premiums by 33.3% to UAH 744 million compared to the same period a year earlier, according to a press release from the insurer.

It is also noted that the largest increase in payments in the reporting period was recorded in the Green Card segments – by 69.7% to UAH 177 million or 23.8% of the total, hull insurance – by 57.3% to UAH 160 million (21.5%), VHI – by 51.5% to UAH 107 million (14.4% of the portfolio).

At the same time, the share of MTPL in the company’s portfolio amounted to 24.5% or UAH 182 million of payments, which is 36.2% more than last year.

In January-June, PZU Ukraine’s revenues from other insurance contracts amounted to UAH 118 million.

PZU Ukraine is supported by one of the largest insurance groups in Central and Eastern Europe – PZU Group (which includes the parent company of PZU Ukraine – PZU S.A.).

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