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.

On average, premium rates are expected to increase between 5% to 10%, even for policies with a no-claim history.
Those who take ESG principles into account in their company could benefit from better risk assessment in the future. Gudrun Meierschitz, Member of the Management Board of Acredia Versicherung AG, on this current topic.
At the same time and with increasing urbanisation, infrastructure and smart city developments, a stronger focus will be put on making infrastructure and transport more efficient and sustainable.
An interview with Martin Cerny and Jörg Schönenborn, Telecommunication Executives, and Andreas Schmitt, Insurance Professional.
Traditional B2B and B2C companies are increasingly working together and are increasingly building a new B2B2C business (Business to Business to Customer). “Affinity” is the buzzword of the hour.
The issues of sustainability and responsibility are not new to the construction and real estate industry. But the determination to act seems to be greater than ever before due to ESG.
In the last two years, supply chains were exposed to unforeseen risks. The impact of the pandemic, Evergiven’s blockade of the Suez Canal, or the recent disruptions as a result of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, to name a few. What else must we prepare for?
The continuous digital transforma­ tion of workplaces and the accel­ eration of mobility bring about hybrid work models and new values that shape work environments.
Climate change could eclipse Covid-19. As with the pandemic, no one is immune, but this time there is no saving vaccine. We are not dealing with a temporary risk here. What it needs now: preparations and coordinated action.

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

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