Business news from Ukraine

Business news from Ukraine

Insurance premiums at Quorum Insurance Company fell by 25% in first half of year

Insurance Company “Quorum” (Kyiv) collected gross insurance premiums totaling 27.983 million UAH in January–June 2026, which is 25.4% less than during the same period in 2025, and net premiums by 27.978 million UAH (-18.9%).

This was reported by the rating agency (RA) “Standard-Rating” in an update on the company’s credit rating and financial stability rating on the national scale at the “uaAA” level for the specified period.

Revenues from individual policyholders at the insurance company decreased by 57.71% to 9.572 million UAH; there were no revenues from reinsurers. The share of individual policyholders in gross premiums for the first half of the year was 34.21%.

The RA also reports that insurance premiums ceded to reinsurers during the specified period amounted to 5,000 UAH, which is 99.83% less than during the corresponding period of 2025. Consequently, the reinsurers’ share of insurance premiums decreased by 8.01 percentage points—to 0.02%.

The volume of insurance payments and claims settled by the company over the first six months increased by 9.94%—to 5.487 million UAH. At the same time, the payout ratio increased by 6.30 percentage points to 19.61%.

The RA notes that the company operated at a loss in the first six months of 2026. The net loss amounted to 1.269 million UAH, whereas in the same period a year earlier, the company reported a net profit of 3.144 million UAH.

As of July 1, 2026, its assets decreased by 0.98% to 80.283 million UAH, equity decreased by 1.85%, to 67.150 million UAH, liabilities increased by 3.73%—to 13.133 million UAH, and cash and cash equivalents—by 3.36%—to 57.372 million UAH.

Insurance Company “Quorum” was established in March 2014 and specializes in risk insurance.

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Insurance Company “Busin”’s Net Profit Rose to 16 Mln UAH in First Half of Year

Insurance Company “Busin” (Kyiv) in January–June 2026 collected UAH 134.1 million in gross premiums, which is 16.2% more than during the same period a year earlier, according to a report by Standard-Rating on the update of the insurer’s credit rating/financial stability rating at the “uaAA+” level on the national scale, based on an analysis of the specified period.

It is noted that premiums from individuals increased 9.72-fold—to 797,000 UAH—while those from reinsurers decreased by 49.92%, to 8.524 million UAH.
Premiums ceded to reinsurers during this period fell by 21.95% to 107.401 million UAH. Consequently, the reinsurers’ share of insurance premiums decreased by 39.18 percentage points to 80.11%.

Net premiums rose to 26.668 million UAH, while net earned premiums increased by 25.45% to 43.172 million UAH.
In the first half of 2026, the company paid out UAH 937,000 in insurance benefits and claims to clients, which is 10.65 times more than in the first half of 2025. Consequently, the payout ratio increased by 0.62 percentage points to 0.70%.

The agency notes that in the first six months of 2026, the insurer’s operating profit rose to 6.479 million UAH, and net profit to 15.960 million UAH.
Its assets grew by 8.81% to 304.146 million UAH, equity by 3.01%, to 201.390 million UAH, liabilities by 22.29%, to 102.756 million UAH, while cash and cash equivalents decreased by 4.41% to 231.441 million UAH.

Insurance Company “Busin” was registered in February 1993. It specializes in risk insurance. It is a member of a number of professional and industry associations—the League of Insurance Organizations of Ukraine, the Insurance Claims Club, the International Association of Aviation Insurers (UA), the Nuclear Insurance Pool, the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, and the British Business Club.

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USG Insurance Company’s Net Profit Increased 2.5-Fold in First Half of Year

Insurance Company “Ukrainian Insurance Group” (USG, Kyiv) collected UAH 1.944 billion in gross premiums in January–June 2026, which is 0.62% more than in the same period a year ago; net premiums decreased by 2.24% to UAH 1.699 billion, while net earned premiums rose by 28.13% to 1.807 billion UAH.

This was reported by the rating agency “Standard-Rating” in its announcement regarding the renewal of the company’s financial stability rating at the “uaAAA” level on the national scale, based on its performance for January–June 2026.

According to the report, premiums from individual policyholders decreased by 11.66% over the first half of the year to 1.050 billion UAH, while premiums from reinsurers, on the contrary, increased by 20.68% to 3.811 million UAH. At the same time, the share of individual policyholders in gross premiums was 54%, while the share of reinsurers was 0.20%.

Premiums ceded to reinsurers for the first half of 2026 rose by 26.31% to 244.702 million UAH. Consequently, the reinsurers’ share of insurance premiums increased by 2.56 percentage points to 12.59%.
The total amount of insurance payments and claims settled by PJSC “USG Insurance Company” over the six-month period amounted to UAH 1.327 billion, which is 47.29% higher than in the corresponding period of 2025. At the same time, the claims ratio rose by 21.62 percentage points to 68.24%.

USG Insurance Company’s operating profit for the first half of 2026 increased 7.57-fold compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 148.433 million UAH, while net profit rose 2.55-fold to 217.345 million UAH.
As of July 1, 2026, the company’s assets decreased by 3.76% to 4.042 billion UAH, equity increased by 23.47% to UAH 1.142 billion, liabilities decreased by 11.44% to UAH 2.9 billion, and cash and cash equivalents increased by 37.47% to UAH 279.149 million.

The RA notes that as of the reporting date, the insurer had formed a portfolio of financial investments totaling 2.176 billion UAH, consisting of government bonds and municipal bonds, as well as deposits in banks with high credit ratings. Liquid assets collectively covered 84.65% of the insurer’s liabilities.
As previously reported, the controlling shareholder of “IC ”USG” is the Vienna Insurance Group, an international insurance group headquartered in Austria, which is represented by 50 companies in 30 countries and is the leader in the Central and Eastern European insurance market.

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“Express Insurance” Increased Insurance Premiums by Nearly 19% Over Seven Months

In January–July 2026, “Express Insurance” collected insurance premiums totaling 795.9 million UAH, an increase of 18.8% compared to the same period in 2025.

According to the insurer’s website, premiums for comprehensive auto insurance totaled 504.9 million UAH, an 11.6% increase over the first seven months of 2025, while premiums for mandatory auto liability insurance amounted to 274.1 million UAH, a 35.6% increase compared to the same period last year.

Revenue from other business lines totaled 16.9 million UAH, which is 9.7% higher than the figure for the first seven months of 2025.

The number of insurance policies issued in the first seven months of this year increased by 37% compared to the same period last year.

“This growth outpaces the growth in premiums, indicating the expansion of the company’s customer base and the acquisition of new policyholders, while simultaneously increasing revenue,” the statement said.

The company also notes that during the same period, it paid out 394.9 million UAH in insurance claims to customers, which is 48.7% more than last year.

Express Insurance was founded in 2008. It is part of the UkrAVTO group of companies. It specializes in auto insurance.

The company has over 300 insurance agents throughout Ukraine and is actively expanding its network of partner auto service centers.

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Commissions for auto liability insurance in Ukraine rose by nearly 59% over the first half of the year

In January–June 2026, Ukrainian insurance companies increased commission payments to insurance intermediaries under mandatory auto liability insurance (OSCPV) policies by 58.6% compared to the same period in 2025—to 2.589 billion UAH, and for comprehensive auto insurance (CASCO) by 26.2%, to 2.330 billion UAH.

According to the website of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), commissions paid to intermediaries for “Green Card” insurance decreased by 20.9%, to 642.751 million UAH, while those for property insurance increased by 4.8%, to 516.8 million UAH, while commissions for voluntary medical insurance (VMI) rose by 18.1%, to 423.9 million UAH; commissions for assistance services increased by 36.4%, to 324.5 million UAH; and commissions for financial risk insurance rose by 4.3%, to 368.3 million UAH.

In addition, according to the regulator, expenses for marketing and advertising activities related to MTPL insurance products rose by 4% in the first half of 2026, to 14.5 million UAH; for the “Green Card,” they rose by 1.4%, to 2.3 million UAH; and for comprehensive auto insurance (CASCO)—by 16.8%, to 15.7 million UAH.

At the same time, expenses for maintaining and operating the insurer’s office under MTPL contracts increased significantly—by 61.7%, to 81.8 million UAH; for CASCO—by 11.6%, to 64 million UAH; “Green Card” insurance—decreased by 11.1%, to 12.7 million UAH; property insurance—increased by 36.6%, to 12.6 million UAH; and voluntary medical insurance (VMI)—by 3.1%, to 16.06 million UAH.

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“Zaporizhzhiaelektrotrans” Announced Tender for Accident Insurance

On August 31, the Zaporizhzhia municipal enterprise “Zaporizhzhiaelektrotrans” announced a tender for accident insurance covering the life, health, and ability to work of drivers, operators, and passenger check-in attendants—including ticket inspectors for road and urban electric transportation.

According to the Prozorro electronic government procurement system, the estimated cost of the services is 98,900 UAH.

The deadline for submitting bids is September 8.

 

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