SIGNAL IDUNA continues its expansion on the Romanian market and announces the signing on 1 November 2024 of the agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in the Garanta Asigurari company, whose main shareholder is The Ethniki, Hellenic General Insurance Company, the no. 1 composite insurer in Greece. The acquisition of the majority stake in Garanta Asigurari company marks a significant step in SIGNAL IDUNA’s development strategy and makes a major contribution to strengthening its position on the local market. This transaction also underscores the strong sign of confidence of the German SIGNAL IDUNA Group’s confidence in the Romanian insurance market and in the activity carried out by the management team, focused on sustainable development and innovation within the insurance sector. The transaction will be completed following the receipt of the necessary approvals from the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) and the Romanian Competition Council, as well as the fulfillment of the conditions of sale agreed by the parties. Following the success recorded in 2021 through the acquisition and integration of the two ERGO companies, SIGNAL IDUNA continues and expands the repositioning process as an insurer that offers suitable insurance solutions for any need of Romanians. Tiberiu Maier, CEO of SIGNAL IDUNA ASIGURARE REASIGURARE: “With this recent acquisition, we mark a new significant stage in our journey, which rewards the success and positive results we have achieved in over 16 years of activity in Romania. We are thus taking another firm step towards consolidating SIGNAL IDUNA’s position among the top insurers. In an economic and social landscape characterized by major transformations, insurance has become an essential pillar for the stability and financial security of both individuals and companies. This paradigm shift requires a proactive approach and quick adaptation to market dynamics. In the business environment, agility and anticipation of changes are essential elements for success. With a strong team and diverse expertise, we are ready to continue our strategic plans toward a digital future. We reconfirm our commitment to customers, offering complete insurance solutions and to partners, through the contribution we want to bring together to the development of the insurance market in Romania.” SIGNAL IDUNA reported at the end of 2023 a volume of gross written premiums of over 274 million lei for health and life insurance and over 93 million lei for general insurance.
The Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, Daniel, congratulated Pope Leo XIV for succeeding Pope Francis on Thursday, May 8. He expressed confidence that the new pope will continue to promote "the spirit of dialogue, peace, and cooperation between the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church." "In a world facing multiple spiritual, economic, and […]
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Bucharest's culinary scene welcomes back OLEA, the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel's celebrated Mediterranean destination, now reimagined with a fresh concept that blends authentic coastal flavours with contemporary sophistication. Following an extensive transformation, OLEA reopens its doors to offer guests a refined journey through the Mediterranean's sun-drenched culinary traditions, right in the heart of Romania's […]
