Top 10 European Insurance Companies by Revenue 2026

Munich Re is the world's #1 reinsurer and a top European primary insurer through its ERGO subsidiary, reporting €67B in gross premium in 2024. Founded in 1880, it employs 43,000 across 50 countries and holds an AM Best A+ rating. Its Solvency II ratio was 277% — among the highest in Europe — reflecting its conservative capital management. Munich Re targets €5B in net profit for its 2024–2026 Ambition cycle.

Zurich Insurance Group reported CHF 72B ($80B) in total revenues in 2024 with $63B in GWP across P&C, life, and farmers segments. The Zurich-headquartered group operates in 25+ countries with 60,000 employees and holds an AA- S&P rating. Its combined ratio improved to 95.1% in 2024, and its Solvency II ratio stood at 198%. Zurich's 2025–2027 strategy targets $2.5B in annual shareholder remuneration.

Swiss Re is the world's #2 reinsurer, reporting CHF 44B ($49B) in net premiums earned in 2024 with a 95% combined ratio in P&C Re. Founded in Zurich in 1863, it employs 14,000 globally and holds an AM Best A+ Superior rating. Its Life & Health Re segment generated $1.3B in net income. Swiss Re's sigma research unit is the global benchmark for natural catastrophe loss estimation and insurance gap analysis.

Hannover Re is the world's #3 reinsurer, reporting €30B in gross written premium for 2024 with a group net income of €2.1B. Founded in Hanover in 1966, it is 50.2% owned by Talanx AG and employs 3,700 across 20+ countries. Its Solvency II ratio reached 275% in 2024. Hannover Re's Life & Health Re division contributes 45% of GWP, distinguishing it from more P&C-heavy peers.

Mapfre is Spain's largest insurer and the #1 insurer in Latin America, reporting €30B in revenues and €25B in GWP in 2024. Founded in Madrid in 1933, it operates in 44 countries with 34,000 employees and an AM Best A (Excellent) rating. Its combined ratio improved to 95.4% in 2024, driven by pricing actions in motor and property. Mapfre's Solvency II ratio stood at 196%, well above the regulatory minimum.

NN Group is the Netherlands' largest insurance and asset management group, reporting €18B in total income in 2024 with €16B in GWP. Spun off from ING in 2014, it employs 11,000 across 11 countries and holds an AA- S&P rating. NN's Solvency II ratio was 188% in 2024. Its Netherlands Life business, the largest business unit, delivered a 16% return on equity, supported by a persistently high interest rate environment.

Aviva is the UK's largest composite insurer with £46B in GWP and revenues in 2024, operating across the UK, Ireland, and Canada with 22,000 employees. Founded in 2000 through the merger of CGU and Norwich Union, it holds an AM Best A (Excellent) rating. Its Solvency II ratio stood at 197% post the £5.7B Direct Line acquisition completing in 2025. Aviva's general insurance combined ratio improved to 94.7% in 2024.