Government is ready to share risks with agricultural insurers

 Friday, April 12 2024 13:38:00
Government is ready to share risks with agricultural insurers

ArmInfo.As part of a pilot program to introduce an agricultural insurance system, the Armenian government will not only subsidize insurance premiums, but will also compensate the costs of insurance companies if a certain threshold of insurance payments is exceeded.

MTPL insurance policy sales markedly down before tariff  liberalization  
 Saturday, April 15 2023 14:35

ArmInfo. The loss ratio of motor third-party liability insurance (MTPL insurance) was 62% in the first  quarter of 2023 against 69% in the first quarter of 2022, and 74% in the first quarter of 2019. The number of MTPL insurance contracts showed an increase from 15.9% to 17.8%, with a 12.8% increase in insurance premiums ($16.3mln) against 17.5% and a 6.7% increase in insurance indemnities (up to $10.7mln) against a 13.5% decrease. 

>>>
CBA Head: From April 1, fair system of CMPTL in terms of pricing to be introduced
 Thursday, March 30 2023 13:08

ArmInfo. According to the preliminary estimate of the Motor Insurers' Bureau, as a result of the liberalization of the  CMTPL (Compulsory Motor Third Party Liability) market, from April 1, prices will decrease for 56% of car owners who choose the minimum base rate, for 21% they will remain approximately the same, and for 23% they will increase.

>>>
Health Ministry to announce amount of insurance payments and  state-subsidized rate for citizens under compulsory health insurance  at end of 2023 
 Wednesday, February 15 2023 19:55

ArmInfo. The Ministry of Health of Armenia will recalculate the state-subsidized rate for compulsory health insurance this year. Minister of Health of Armenia  Anahit Avanesyan announced this during a press conference on February  15.

>>>
Employed citizens to not pay for health insurance of non-employed  citizens: Health Minister 
 Saturday, February 4 2023 16:16

ArmInfo. Employed citizens will not pay compulsory health insurance (CHI) contributions of non-employed citizens.  Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan stated  during a Facebook press conference of RFE/RL's Armenian service.  

>>>
Health insurance in Armenia will turn into a monster - Tigran  Jrbashyan
 Friday, February 3 2023 14:55

ArmInfo.Let's increase funding for an inefficient healthcare system and do a good deed. according to Tigran Jrbashyan, the Director of Management Advisory at Ameria  Advisory, this is exactly how the Mandatory health insurance system  model proposed by the RA government, represented by the Ministry of  Health, can be described.

>>>
Loss ratio in CMPTL market decreased from 79% to 66% in 2022 
 Monday, January 23 2023 16:24

ArmInfo.The CMPTL loss ratio in Armenia decreased from 79% to 66% in 2022, being even lower than the pre-Covid 74% in 2019. This was due to an increase in the number  of concluded contracts by 16.1% year on year, as a result of which  insurance premiums rose by 15.6% to $67.3 million, while  claims  simultaneously decreased by 4.6% to $39.8 million, according to the  data of  Armenian Motor Insurers'  Bureau .

>>>
Discussions on concept of comprehensive health insurance held in  Armenia with participation of WB representatives
 Monday, November 14 2022 15:50

ArmInfo. The delegation of the Ministry of Economy of Armenia, headed by Minister Vahan Kerobyan and his Deputy Rafael Gevorgyan, took part in discussions on the  concept of comprehensive health insurance. This is stated in the  official message of the Ministry of Economy, published on Facebook.  

>>>
FinRating ArmInfo: the corporate component in the premium portfolios  of Armenian insurers is growing faster than the retail one
 Saturday, October 29 2022 19:21

ArmInfo. Following the results of 9 months of 2022, the share of the corporate component in the premium portfolios of Armenian insurers, began to prevail over the  retail component even more - 53.8% (25.6 billion drams) against 46.2%  (21.97 billion drams) , while the gap was smaller in a similar  situation a year ago - 51.8% and 48.2%, respectively. According to  the Financial Rating of Insurance Companies of Armenia as of  September 30, 2022, prepared by ArmInfo, the capacity of the  corporate insurance market accelerated growth more noticeably, from  14% to 30.5%, than the capacity of the retail insurance market, from  10.2% to 20.1%.

>>>
Armenian insurers 6.3-fold increase their profit level
 Friday, October 28 2022 21:40

ArmInfo. Insurance companies in Armenia receive profits through insurance mainly from CMPTL and medical insurance - 8.1-7.6 billion drams, to a slightly lesser  extent from property insurance, CASCO, accident insurance - 3.6-1.3  billion drams.

>>>
Yerevan market blast: government not to compensate for damages 
 Wednesday, August 24 2022 12:39

ArmInfo.The traders working at the Surmalu shopping center would not face problems now if they had insured their businesses, Armenia's Minister of Economy Vahan  Kerobyan told reporters on Wednesday. 

>>>
FinRating ArmInfo: The corporate component dominates in the premium  portfolios of Armenian insurers, while the retail component dominates  in compensations
 Saturday, August 20 2022 13:57

ArmInfo. The share of the corporate component continues to prevail over the retail one in the premium portfolios of Armenian insurers in H1 2022, - 58.2% (19.7  billion drams) against 41.8% (14.1 billion drams), which is very  close to the data of a year ago - 57% against 43% respectively.  

>>>
Finrating ArmInfo: Armenia`s insurance sector summed up H1 2022 with  a profit of $5.6 million
 Thursday, August 18 2022 12:30

ArmInfo.The total net profit of insurance companies (ICs) in Armenia for H1 2022 reached 2.3 billion drams ($5.6 million), with a y-o-y  19-multifold increase, with a  quarterly decline of 13.1%, against a y-o-y decline of 2-fold and a  quarterly increase of 2.5-fold in comparable periods in 2021. 

>>>
"Rossgostrakh Armenia" IC continues to lead in net insurance premiums  and claims
 Thursday, August 18 2022 12:26

ArmInfo.. "Rossgostrakh Armenia" IC continues to lead in terms of net insurance premiums and net insurance claims. According to the data of the Financial Rating of  Insurance Companies of Armenia as of June 30, 2022, prepared by  ArmInfo, following the results of the first half of the year, the net  insurance premiums of "Rossgostrakh Armenia" IC exceeded 5.9 billion  drams ($14.6 million), and net insurance claims - 3.8 billion drams  ($9.4 million), with a y-o-y growth of the net insurance premiums by  11.3%, while the net insurance claims declined by 7.3%.

>>>
CMTPLI loss rate going down in Armenia 
 Monday, July 18 2022 12:49

ArmInfo.The loss rate for compulsory motor third-party liability insurance (CMTPLI) is going down - 65% in the first half of 2022 against 81% in the first half of  2021, and 73% in 2019. The cause is a 19.7% year-on-year increase in  the number of insurance contracts, which caused a 21.4% increase in  insurance premiums, up to $29mln, with a simultaneous 8.7% decline in  insurance indemnities, down to $18.7mln, the Armenian Motor Insurers'   Bureau reports.  

>>>
Fine for lack of CMTPL policy will be halved in Armenia
 Tuesday, June 14 2022 16:43

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the amount  of the fine for the lack of an CMTPL policy will be halved   (compulsory third-party liability insurance policy-CMTPL policy). At  the plenary session on June 14, the Parliament of the country  discusses the amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses in  the first reading.

>>>
Armenia studies experience of Lithuania in process of implementation  of health insurance system
 Tuesday, May 31 2022 21:50

ArmInfo.Armenia is studying the Lithuanian experience in the process of introducing a health insurance system. This is stated in the official statement of the  Ministry of Health.

>>>
CMTPL loss ratio in Armenia decreased from 86% in 2021 to 67% by May  2022
 Monday, May 16 2022 19:31

ArmInfo.In Armenia, the number of vehicles with a CMPTL policy increased in January-April 2022 more significantly than in the pre-Covid comparable period, which allowed the volume of insurance premiums to exceed the upward trend of two  years ago.

>>>
FinRating ArmInfo: Travel insurance has grown in terms of the number  of contracts concluded
 Wednesday, May 11 2022 15:19

ArmInfo. The share of the corporate component in the premium portfolios of Armenian insurers in Q1 2022 exceeds the retail component - 65.5% (13.3 billion drams) and 34.5% (7 billion drams), almost repeating the figures of a year ago - 64.9%  and 35 .1% respectively.  

>>>
"Rossgostrakh Armenia" IC holds lead in net insurance premiums
 Wednesday, May 4 2022 18:30

ArmInfo. "Rossgostrakh Armenia IC " holds the lead in net insurance premiums, while continuing to lead in net insurance claims as well. This is evidenced by the data of the  Financial Rating of Insurance Companies of Armenia as of March 31,  2022, prepared by ArmInfo IC, based on the results of the first  quarter.

>>>

News
Idram and IDBank at Career City FestIdram and IDBank at Career City Fest
Deputy premier: WB is not only donor organization, but also important  partner for ArmeniaDeputy premier: WB is not only donor organization, but also important  partner for Armenia
Cadastre: apartments have risen in price by 12.9% over year in  Yerevan, with purchasesale transactions increasing by 39.8%Cadastre: apartments have risen in price by 12.9% over year in  Yerevan, with purchasesale transactions increasing by 39.8%
Over 10 cases initiated against biometric personal data processorsOver 10 cases initiated against biometric personal data processors
IT companies increased tax payments to state budget by 3.5%IT companies increased tax payments to state budget by 3.5%
High-Tech Minister visits Digitain,  one of leading Armenian  companies in iGaming High-Tech Minister visits Digitain,  one of leading Armenian  companies in iGaming 
Moscow reacts to gas overtures between Yerevan and Baku Moscow reacts to gas overtures between Yerevan and Baku 
Abgar Budaghyan: In 2040-2050, Armenia will be able to independently  meet its energy demand through NPP and renewable energy sourcesAbgar Budaghyan: In 2040-2050, Armenia will be able to independently  meet its energy demand through NPP and renewable energy sources
Expert: Armenia`s energy independence level  is about 27%Expert: Armenia`s energy independence level  is about 27%
Converse Bank bonds were bought in primary market within daysConverse Bank bonds were bought in primary market within days
ACBA Bank tops list of large taxpayers among Armenian banks in Q1  2024ACBA Bank tops list of large taxpayers among Armenian banks in Q1  2024
Armenia`s government plans introducing SAFE format Armenia`s government plans introducing SAFE format 
Armenia`s Civil Aviation Committee to render paid servicesArmenia`s Civil Aviation Committee to render paid services
New regulations for fulfillment of tax obligations of organizers  engaged in gaming activitiesNew regulations for fulfillment of tax obligations of organizers  engaged in gaming activities
New tax reporting mechanism to be introduced in Armenia New tax reporting mechanism to be introduced in Armenia 
RA government to return to initial route of laying Armenia-Georgia  power line with construction of electrical substation near Ddmashen  village RA government to return to initial route of laying Armenia-Georgia  power line with construction of electrical substation near Ddmashen  village 
Yerevan ready to discuss purchase of Azerbaijani gas with Baku -  SimonyanYerevan ready to discuss purchase of Azerbaijani gas with Baku -  Simonyan
Taxable jobs 5% up in Armenia Taxable jobs 5% up in Armenia 
Binance and Binance Academy announce large-scale online educational  project Binance and Binance Academy announce large-scale online educational  project "Crypto School"
ArmSwissBank Brings Apple Pay to CustomersArmSwissBank Brings Apple Pay to Customers
Armenia participates in 80th session of UNESCAPArmenia participates in 80th session of UNESCAP
34th session of FAO Regional Conference will take place on May 14-17,  202434th session of FAO Regional Conference will take place on May 14-17,  2024
Armenian Economy Minister offers Japanese side to expand cooperation  in agriculture and water resources managementArmenian Economy Minister offers Japanese side to expand cooperation  in agriculture and water resources management
Vassilis Maragos assures: All efforts to be made for further EU  assistance to Armenian NPP Vassilis Maragos assures: All efforts to be made for further EU  assistance to Armenian NPP 
Armenia to study Lithuania`s experience in energy sectorArmenia to study Lithuania`s experience in energy sector
Armenian banks` profit increased by 18.8% per annum in Q1 2024 thanks  to similar growth in loan portfolioArmenian banks` profit increased by 18.8% per annum in Q1 2024 thanks  to similar growth in loan portfolio
Caring for nature, we have started with ourselves - Team Telecom ArmeniaCaring for nature, we have started with ourselves - Team Telecom Armenia
Delegation of Armenia`s Ministry of Finance hold important meetings  in Washington Delegation of Armenia`s Ministry of Finance hold important meetings  in Washington 
Monitoring of effectiveness of budget programmes to be conducted in  Armenia Monitoring of effectiveness of budget programmes to be conducted in  Armenia 
Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cardsUp to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards
South Africa expresses interest in developing cooperation with  Armenia in jewelry and cutting industry South Africa expresses interest in developing cooperation with  Armenia in jewelry and cutting industry 
Armenia, UAE discuss possibilities of increasing mutual trade volumesArmenia, UAE discuss possibilities of increasing mutual trade volumes
Yerevan is trying to demonstrate to its Anglo-Saxon `bosses` its  readiness to reduce economic cooperation with Iran - political  scientistYerevan is trying to demonstrate to its Anglo-Saxon `bosses` its  readiness to reduce economic cooperation with Iran - political  scientist
KfW stands ready to support Armenian government  in implementation of  new projectsKfW stands ready to support Armenian government  in implementation of  new projects
Cooperation with German Fichtner company discussed Cooperation with German Fichtner company discussed 
Armenia, China can record much greater results both in economic and  political dialogue and cultural cooperation - MPArmenia, China can record much greater results both in economic and  political dialogue and cultural cooperation - MP
U.S. capital important for Armenia`s mining industryU.S. capital important for Armenia`s mining industry
Expert: When there is no trust between private and public sectors,  unfortunately, there is no need to talk about right decisionsExpert: When there is no trust between private and public sectors,  unfortunately, there is no need to talk about right decisions
Armenia introduces new rules for labeling carbonated, non-carbonated  watersArmenia introduces new rules for labeling carbonated, non-carbonated  waters
Arsen Bazikyan: Armenia`s agriculture is transforming into  agribusinessArsen Bazikyan: Armenia`s agriculture is transforming into  agribusiness
Armenia to join e-CMR protocolArmenia to join e-CMR protocol
Armenia`s government changes Kaps reservoir project funding Armenia`s government changes Kaps reservoir project funding 
Armenian FM, minister of economy of Saudi Arabia discuss development  of economic ties Armenian FM, minister of economy of Saudi Arabia discuss development  of economic ties 
IMF upgrades Armenia`s GDP growth forecast for 2024 from 5% to 6%,  expecting inflation at 3.1% and unemployment at 13%IMF upgrades Armenia`s GDP growth forecast for 2024 from 5% to 6%,  expecting inflation at 3.1% and unemployment at 13%
Armenia`s Deputy PM, Veolia Vice President discuss problems with  water supply to consumers Armenia`s Deputy PM, Veolia Vice President discuss problems with  water supply to consumers 
EEC Board decided to liberalize certain categories of precious  metals` import/exportEEC Board decided to liberalize certain categories of precious  metals` import/export
Earthquakes, drought could affect Armenia`s debt sustainability -  EFSDEarthquakes, drought could affect Armenia`s debt sustainability -  EFSD
Converse Bank starts initial placement of next AMD, USD bonds in  amount of AMD 5 billion, $10 millionConverse Bank starts initial placement of next AMD, USD bonds in  amount of AMD 5 billion, $10 million
USAID releases fact sheet following Joint EU-US-Armenia High Level  Meeting in Support of Armenia USAID releases fact sheet following Joint EU-US-Armenia High Level  Meeting in Support of Armenia 
Expert: Armenia has the potential to get high-quality and abundant  harvest of apricots this yearExpert: Armenia has the potential to get high-quality and abundant  harvest of apricots this year
EFSD presents assessment of potential impact of natural disasters on  debt sustainability of Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and TajikistanEFSD presents assessment of potential impact of natural disasters on  debt sustainability of Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
Armenia is considering appointing attache in Silicon ValleyArmenia is considering appointing attache in Silicon Valley
Astana proposes joint investment programmes in Yerevan Astana proposes joint investment programmes in Yerevan 
Armenia, Kazakhstan have unrealized economic potential - premier Armenia, Kazakhstan have unrealized economic potential - premier 
Armenia, EU discuss expansion of economic cooperation Armenia, EU discuss expansion of economic cooperation 
Transavia airline starts operating route Lyon-Yerevan-LyonTransavia airline starts operating route Lyon-Yerevan-Lyon
EAEU and its economic principles should not be mixed with political  ambitions - Nikol PashinyanEAEU and its economic principles should not be mixed with political  ambitions - Nikol Pashinyan
Armenia, Australia to strengthen cooperation in high-tech field Armenia, Australia to strengthen cooperation in high-tech field 
Leasing EXPO -2024 officially opened in YerevanLeasing EXPO -2024 officially opened in Yerevan
Araratbank to double leasing portfolio by end of 2024Araratbank to double leasing portfolio by end of 2024
Read more


Exchange rates
29.04.2024
RUB4.17-0.05
USD387.81-0.27
EUR415.62-0.67
GBP485.890.32
CAD284.05-0.11
JPY24.880.13
CNY53.560.01
CHF425.460.12