GrECo Group Specialist Insurance and Risk Management News and Insights

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Industry Insights

Our Industry Specialists offer market insights and analyses about new developments in the insurance industry.

Renowned as Poland’s #1 broker for complex industry and construction risks, we have delivered on large-scale risk challenges such as: 
Effective immediately, insurers require advance notification of any planned flight into the affected territories.
When the sabres start rattling, merchant vessels often end up caught in between. Shipowners and cargo owners – who have little to do with the reasons behind the conflict – often end up paying the price. 
Since 2022 alone, 100+ merchant vessels have been attacked during those conflicts. Maybe it’s time to look closer at one of the most overlooked parts of marine insurance: War Risk Clauses. 
As of 1 January 2026, the minimum monthly wage in Lithuania has risen to €1,153 gross, increasing employees’ net income by approximately €69.  
The health and benefits landscape in Croatia is evolving rapidly, predominantly driven by technological advancements which are changing consumer behaviour.
With stress, burnout, and mental health disorders reaching record levels, 2026 brings fundamental changes in how organisations approach employee wellbeing.
Argentina is experiencing economic reorientation, greater regulatory stability, and increased investment across sectors.

Company News

Read about new developments, initiatives and business decisions in the GrECo Group.

With the new embedded insurance solution, all Viena saskaita customers are now insured with Payment Protection Insurance.
“While sales and acquisitions are inherently exciting, they require a clear strategy and methodology, coupled with patience due to potentially long buying cycles. The challenge lies in maintaining patience throughout the process.” – interview with Preslava Gencheva, new Strategic Sales Manager at GrECo Specialty.
“After five years of working in our Group, I would say that our people and our culture make GrECo a unique place to work. One is surrounded by experts and the best talent in the risk and insurance industry gives everybody the feeling that nothing is impossible.” – interview with Markus Neubrand, our new Head of Mergers & Acquisitions.
“We see the enormous growth potential of Health & Benefits in our region, and we aim to strengthen our value proposition in that area. ” – interview with Ewelina Jaworska-Bien, our new Health & Benefits Group Practice Leader.
With our client survey on the various environmental, social and governance topics, we wanted to find out where companies currently stand on ESG.
For many years we have been refraining from giving Christmas presents to our clients and partners and instead are supporting projects within our GrECo Foundation.
“My motivation is to find and develop new talents, create excellent teams and implement new ways of doing things, being the trendsetter in risk management and consultancy to help the customers protect and mitigate business risk and continuity. ” – interview with Vladimír John, our new Head of strategic partnership & business development in Czech Republic.
” Effective market development often requires a deep understanding of the region’s specific dynamics and the ability to tailor strategies accordingly ” – interview with Irma Ibrahimpasic-Hadzic, our new Group Market Developer.
Today, GrECo Bulgaria is one of the fastest-growing risk advisors and insurance brokers in the country and enjoys a strong presence in the market.

Petra Steininger

Head of Group Communications

T +43 5 04 04 – 175