Generali Austria Report Small Rise in Premiums

Professional ServicesInsurance ♦ Published: October 5, 2011; 17:19 ♦ (Vindobona)

The Italian insurance group shows a small rise in premiums in spite of a difficult Austrian insurance market.

Generali Austria Report Small Rise in Premiums / Picture: © Generali Holding Vienna AG

The premium income of the Austrian insurance industry decreased by 1.1% in the first six months of 2011. However, due to a strong growth in the life insurance segment, Generali group realized positive figures in that time. According to the financial market authority, the Austrian life insurance market declined by 7.4%. Nevertheless, premiums of Generali Austria rose by 14.6% up to €…