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Ageas achieves 9% rise in net inflows in 2025 as reinsurance expansion continues
25th February 2026
International insurance group Ageas saw a 9% year-on-year rise in net inflows to €19.6 billion, with a 33% improvement in the net operating result to €1.65 billion in 2025, supported by the continued expansion and solid performance of its reinsurance business in the year. During 2025, reinsurance third-party business inflows increased ... Read the full article
Ageas Re’s in-force book rises to €435m after successful Jan 1 renewal
22nd January 2026
Ageas Re, the reinsurance division of international insurance group Ageas, achieved growth in its non-catastrophe segment at the January 1st, 2026, renewals, while catastrophe remained stable, as total business written for this renewal increased by 21% when compared to the 1.1 2025 renewal. On January 1st, 2026, Ageas Re's in-force book, ... Read the full article
Christoph Spichtig to lead Ageas Re’s APAC Property Underwriting
6th October 2025
Ageas Re, the reinsurance division of international insurance group Ageas, has announced the appointment of Christoph Spichtig to lead its Property Underwriting for the Asia Pacific region, a Zurich-based role. In his new role, Spichtig will leverage his experience in underwriting and management. The executive joined Ageas Re in September following his ... Read the full article
Ageas Re in €500m+ quota share with Triglav linked to Prima distributed motor business
5th June 2025
Ageas Re, the reinsurance division of international insurance group Ageas, has completed a reinsurance agreement with Slovenian insurer Triglav Group in connection with the motor insurance business distributed by Italian Insurtech Prima. This partnership is linked with Triglav Group’s collaboration with Italian direct Motor insurance distributor, Prima Assicurazioni S.p.A., with the ... Read the full article
Ageas Re appoints Shahrokh Shahpoori Monfared as Lead Underwriter Engineering
4th April 2025
Ageas Re, the reinsurance division of international insurance group Ageas, has appointed Shahrokh Shahpoori Monfared as Lead Underwriter Engineering, effective May 1st, 2025. Monfared brings extensive experience in underwriting a full spectrum of global engineering risks, with a focus on Europe, US Construction, Middle East & South, and East Asia markets. He ... Read the full article
Ageas Re appoints Jeremy Lilburn to co-lead Credit & Surety business
11th March 2025
Ageas Re, the reinsurance division of international insurance group Ageas, has hired Jeremy Lilburn, previously of PartnerRe, to co-lead its Credit & Surety practice alongside Sylvie Hirn. Hirn joined Ageas Re in October of last year from Coface Re SA to lead the Credit & Surety operation. She will now co-lead ... Read the full article
Ageas Re achieves 21% GWP growth in 2024 as net earnings rise to €164m
27th February 2025
Ageas Re, the reinsurance arm of international insurance group Ageas, recorded year-on-year gross written premium (GWP) growth of 21% in 2024 to €2.19 billion, driven by a solid performance in both Capital Management and Protection, while the combined ratio strengthened amid "healthy underwriting discipline." The reinsurer's Protection business combined ratio improved ... Read the full article
Ageas Re grows book at Jan 1, accelerates specialty lines development amid softening cat market
27th January 2025
Ageas Re, the reinsurance arm of international insurance group Ageas, grew its book at the January 1st, 2025, renewals, securing €34 million of profitable new business as the firm accelerated its strategy to develop its specialty lines offering in anticipation of a softening catastrophe market. The reinsurer notes that it completed ... Read the full article
Ageas Re opens Zurich branch, appoints Anne Deister as Branch Manager
8th November 2024
Ageas Re, the reinsurance brand of international insurance group Ageas, has opened a new branch in Zurich and appointed Anne Deister as Branch Manager. The establishment of Ageas SA/NV Zurich Branch (Ageas SA/NV, Brussels, Swiss Branch Zurich) allows the company to write reinsurance contracts directly from Zurich on Ageas SA/NV’s established ... Read the full article
Industry veteran Sylvie Hirn to head Ageas Re’s Credit & Bond business
2nd October 2024
Ageas Re, the reinsurance brand of international insurance firm Ageas, has appointed Sylvie Hirn to head its Credit & Bond business. In a statement, Joachim Racz, Sylvie brings a wealth of experience both on the direct credit insurance and on the reinsurance side to Ageas Re. ... Read the full article
Ageas unveils three-year strategic plan for growth
24th September 2024
International insurance group Ageas has unveiled Elevate27, a new strategic plan for 2025-2027 aimed at enhancing the company’s performance by focusing on profitable growth, technical insurance leadership, operational excellence, and improving customer experience. The company also noted that it aims to grow its earnings per share by 6% to 8% on ... Read the full article
Ageas Re generates €67m operating profit in H1’24, CoR sits at 93.1%
28th August 2024
Ageas, the Brussels-headquartered multinational insurer, has reported a total net operating result of its reinsurance segment of €67 million in the first six months of 2024, up from the €66 million figure that was posted in the prior year period. Ageas Re's combined ratio for the period was up compared to ... Read the full article
Ageas Re to further diversify portfolio with opportunities in Casualty space
17th April 2024
Following the response Ageas Re received from the market in its inaugural year of operation, the company is now looking to expand its portfolio with opportunities in the Casualty space. Ageas stated: “As a key engine for future growth Ageas Re remains set on becoming a full-service reinsurer in the long ... Read the full article
Ageas Re posts improved 84.1% CoR for FY23 on lower claims
28th February 2024
International insurance group Ageas has reported an improved reinsurance segment combined ratio of 84.1% for 2023, which is considerably stronger than the 103.3% seen in 2022, attributed to significantly lower claims. Year-on-year, Ageas Re's protection inflows increased due to new non-proportional external premiums related to the third-party reinsurance business via the ... Read the full article
Ageas posts strong H1’23 net operating result of €66 million in reinsurance unit
30th August 2023
Brussels-headquartered multinational insurer Ageas has reported a total net operating result of the Reinsurance segment of €66 million for the first half of 2023, a significant increase compared to last year mainly due to benign weather. Last year’s reinsurance segment's result was significantly impacted by adverse weather in Belgium and the ... Read the full article
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