Активы греческих страховых компаний выросли на 4,5% во втором квартале 2026 года

Insurance companies in Greece saw their total assets increase by €978 million in the second quarter of 2026, reaching €22.926 billion — a 4.5% rise compared to €21.948 billion in the first quarter of the year, according to data from the Bank of Greece (BoG). Technical Reserves Also Up Technical reserves — funds set aside to meet future insurance liabilities — rose by €503 million over the same period, reaching €16.495 billion, up from €15.992 billion in Q1 2026. Drivers of Growth The expansion in total assets was primarily driven by higher valuations and increased holdings in equity instruments. Domestic equity stakes climbed to €2.727 billion from €2.265 billion, while foreign equity holdings rose to €5.549 billion, up from €4.950 billion in Q1. Investments in debt securities also grew, reaching €10.626 billion at the end of Q2 — up from €10.572 billion in Q1. This increase stemmed mainly from improved valuations of foreign bonds, partially offset by net sales of external sovereign and corporate bonds. Decline in Deposits Conversely, total bank deposits held by insurers fell by €28 million to €532 million. Domestic deposits dropped by €19 million to €363 million, while foreign deposits declined by €9 million to €169 million. As a result, deposits accounted for just 2.3% of total assets in Q2 — down from 2.6% in Q1. Shift Toward Mutual Funds Investments in mutual fund units rose significantly, reaching €8.276 billion — up from €7.315 billion in Q1. This growth reflects both higher valuations and net purchases of domestic and foreign fund units. Consequently, mutual fund holdings now represent 36.1% of total assets, up from 33.3% in Q1. Equity Holdings Gain Momentum Investments in equities and other ownership instruments increased to €1.084 billion in Q2, from €996 million in Q1 — largely due to stronger valuations of domestic stocks. The share of equities in total assets rose accordingly, though the exact percentage is not specified in the source material. Overall, the data highlights a continued shift in insurers’ asset allocation — with growing emphasis on equities and mutual funds, and a modest retreat from traditional deposit-based liquidity, amid broader market valuation gains.