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Since Ukraine has declared to be in war and air space has been closed in Russia and Ukraine, the risk exists that evacuations and return flights to the home country for medical reasons cannot take place.
In addition to this general exclusion referring to damage occurred, there exists clause LSW617 that restricts the validity of cover itself: there is generally no cover for various named high-risk and existing crisis and war zones.
In view of the current developments in Ukraine and the unforeseeable consequences, the private credit insurers are not providing any new or additional cover on Russian and Ukrainian buyers for the time being.
It is a principle of insurance that due to the potential accumulation of claims there is a general exclusion of damage caused to a risk (buildings, factories, their technical equipment, installations, stocks and other contents) in connection with war and civil war.
Differences between the Eastern European countries and the rest of Europe are also disappearing in insurance.
Forestry insurance is still undervalued but can be a really good tool to reduce losses in the wood-processing supply chain.
Neobanks are trying to bridge the gap between the offerings of traditional banks and the expectations of customers in this digital era.
An overview of taxes, levies and other charges for policyholders in CEE countries.
Buying insurance online is a significant issue for majority of customers.
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Read about new developments, initiatives and business decisions in the GrECo Group.
Risk & Insurance Navigator offers a roadmap to emerging risks, market developments and strategic opportunities across CESEE in 2026 and beyond.
GrECo and DIGNITA Join Forces to Strengthen Their Position in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Leadership of the new division will be entrusted to Markus Neubrand, MSc, who will be appointed to the Executive Board of GrECo International Holding AG effective 1 July 2026.
Across Central and Eastern Europe, adoption of key benefits ranges from as low as 12% to over 80% depending on the market, according to GrECo’s latest Comparative Market Study on Health & Benefits across Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Türkiye.
The report integrates sustainability disclosure into GrECo’s established annual reporting framework and sets out how environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are embedded in the Group’s business model and advisory approach.
The new GrECo Health & Benefits Study 2026 is here and reveals why spending on employee benefits often goes to waste.
Year after year, the differences between providers seem marginal. But over the course of decades, they add up to real added value for your retirement savings. It is important to note that anyone planning to switch should take action by 30 June 2026 so that the new provider takes effect on 1 January 2027.
The team brings strong technical credentials through Tomislav Sič, Director and certified risk engineer with two decades of experience, and Martina Toskić, Risk Engineer.
In 2026, we created a dedicated space for our female colleagues to voice their experiences, reflect on challenges, and share their ambitions for the future.
Petra Steininger
Head of Group Communications
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