InsureTek Armenia 2026 international forum to be held in Yerevan for  the first time on June 4

 Monday, May 11 2026 16:28:54
InsureTek Armenia 2026 international forum to be held in Yerevan for  the first time on June 4

ArmInfo.  For the first time, Yerevan will host the InsureTek Armenia 2026 international forum on June 4, initiated and organized by the Armenian Motor Insurers'  Bureau (AMIB). According to a statement from the Bureau, the goal of  InsureTek Armenia 2026 is to position Armenia as a regional hub for  professional dialogue and innovative cooperation within the insurance  sector.

Government to restart  agricultural insurance program 
 Wednesday, May 6 2026 15:34

ArmInfo. After two years of inactivity, agricultural insurance in Armenia has finally picked up since 2026. According to the National Agricultural Insurers Agency (AINA), 3,626 contracts were concluded in the first quarter of 2026, with total insurance premiums amounting to 705.5 million drams ($1.9  million), of which 55% (387.7 million drams) was the share of insurance companies, and 45% (317.9 million drams) was subsidized. 

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ArmInfo FinRating: Tariff increases spur high profit growth for  Armenian insurance companies
 Wednesday, May 6 2026 15:03

ArmInfo.  Armenian insurance companies, having improved premium dynamics, were able to maintain high profit growth rates. In Q1 2026, the annual premium dynamics,  which declined from a 7% decline to a 3% increase, enabled net profit  growth to reach 77.4% (compared to 82.3% growth a year ago).

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Armenian insurance companies continue to significantly increase  profits
 Saturday, May 2 2026 15:08

ArmInfo.  Armenia's insurance sector increased its net profit in Q1 2026 by 77.4% year-on-year (versus 82.3% growth a year ago), reaching AMD 1.4 billion ($3.8 million).  This is the result of the ongoing impact of tariff increases imposed  a year ago, which resulted in an increase in annual premium and claim  growth. This is evidenced by the Financial Rating of Armenian  Insurance Companies as of March 31, 2026, prepared by ArmInfo  Investment Company based on published financial reports and  additional data requested from insurance companies.

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Anahit Avanesyan: No plans to increase health insurance premiums for  2027
 Wednesday, April 29 2026 15:26

ArmInfo.   Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan announced on April 29 that there are  currently no initiatives to revise insurance premium amounts for  2027. Speaking at a press conference, the Minister clarified that in  accordance with established procedure, the Ministry submits an annual  report to the National Assembly for the previous year, along with  conclusions for the following year regarding the need to revise the  amount of insurance payments.

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Armenia`s insurance sector increases tax payments by 61.7%  in Q1  2026
 Monday, April 27 2026 17:07

ArmInfo.Four insurance companies—INGO, LIGA Insurance, Nairi Insurance, and SIL Insurance—were included in the list of Armenia's 1000 largest taxpayers for the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the  State Revenue Committee.

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In Armenia`s insurance market, the CMTPL loss ratio rose to 79.6% by April 2026
 Wednesday, April 15 2026 17:23

ArmInfo. In Armenia's insurance market, the CMTPL loss ratio, after declining throughout 2025 from 81.8% to 76.3%, began to rise in 2026, reaching 79.6% by the end of the first quarter (compared to 79% in Q1 2025). This is evidenced by data from the Armenian Motor Insurers' Bureau.

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Health Minister: Universal healthcare system maintains fiscal balance  between costs and premiums for Q1
 Friday, April 10 2026 15:42

ArmInfo. On April 10, the RA National Assembly Committee on Healthcare held working discussions on the topic of "100 Days of  Universal Health Insurance System."

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Another group of citizens to be included in  universal health  insurance system by 2027
 Tuesday, April 7 2026 14:57

ArmInfo.  Taxi drivers operating through electronic taxi platforms will become beneficiaries of the compulsory health insurance system starting January 1, 2027.   The decision to amend the law "On Universal Health Insurance" will be  discussed at an extraordinary session of the RA National Assembly  on  April 7.

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Armenia to extend mandatory health insurance to e-taxi drivers by  2027
 Thursday, April 2 2026 13:02

ArmInfo. The Armenian government has approved amendments to the Law on Universal Health Insurance, expanding the pool of beneficiaries to include taxi  drivers operating via electronic platforms. The decision was  finalized during a cabinet session on April 2.

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Mopeds, tricycles, and ATVs to be subject to mandatory insurance in  Armenia
 Friday, March 20 2026 11:11

ArmInfo.  Mopeds, tricycles, and ATVs will also be subject to mandatory insurance in Armenia. At its March 20 meeting, the RA National Assembly Committee on Defense and Security approved the amendments to the law "On Compulsory Motor Third-Party Liability Insurance" (CMTPLI) submitted for second reading by the RA government.

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Prime Insurance Brokers LLC based in Armenia Becomes an Accredited Lloyd’s Broker
 Thursday, March 19 2026 20:20

ArmInfo.Founded in 1995 as the first insurance and reinsurance broker in Armenia, Prime Insurance Brokers LLC has officially received the prestigious Lloyd’s broker accreditation and has been registered as an authorized Lloyd’s broker gaining direct access to the world-leading insurance and reinsurance market, Lloyd’s of London, which has been operating for more than 300 years.

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Loss ratio under MTPL insurance contracts shows increase from Feb.  2026
 Monday, March 16 2026 10:33

ArmInfo. In the Armenian insurance market, the loss ratio for compulsory motor third-party liability insurance (CMTPLI), after declining throughout 2025 from 81.8% to 76.3%, has begun to rise since 2026, reaching 80.2% in the first two months (versus 77.5% in January-February 2025). This is  evidenced by data from the Armenian Bureau of Motor Insurers.

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Over past two years, government`s compensations to farmers total AMD  2.7bln 
 Friday, March 13 2026 11:34

ArmInfo. Over the past two years, the state has compensated farmers whose crops were damaged by hail, totaling over 2.7 billion drams. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan announced this on his Facebook page.

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Motor Insurers` Bureau of Armenia: Increased maximum compensation  limits under new MTPL canons to come into effect on April 1, 2026
 Monday, March 9 2026 18:11

ArmInfo. As part of amendments to the MTPL General Conditions, increased insurance amounts and maximum compensation limits will come into effect on April 1, 2026, as was noted in a statement published by the Motor  Insurers' Bureau of Armenia on March 9.

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Minister: The universal health insurance system is the most important  guarantee of citizens` health
 Wednesday, March 4 2026 19:53

ArmInfo.Over the past two months alone, 2.5 billion drams have been allocated as compensation for the provision of medications to Armenian citizens, as stated by RA Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan during a government  hour in the National Assembly on March 4.

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Armenian authorities  implement several major agricultural risk  insurance programs - Papoyan
 Wednesday, March 4 2026 19:35

ArmInfo. Armenian authorities are implementing several major agricultural risk insurance programs. Minister of Economy Gevork Papoyan shared this information during a government hour in the National Assembly on  March 4.

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Mopeds, tricycles, and ATVs will also be subject to mandatory  insurance in Armenia
 Monday, March 2 2026 12:34

ArmInfo.Mopeds, tricycles, and ATVs will also be subject to mandatory insurance in Armenia. At its March 2 meeting, the National Assembly Committee on Security and Defense approved the first reading of amendments to the law "On Compulsory Motor Third-Party Liability Insurance" (CMTPLI) submitted  by the government.

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All seven Armenian insurance companies join universal health  insurance system
 Wednesday, February 25 2026

ArmInfo.. On February 25, 2026, a memorandum was signed in Yerevan between the Universal Health Insurance Fund and three insurance companies - Nairi  Insurance, Rego Insurance, and Armenia Insurance. Thus, all seven  insurance companies operating in the country have now joined the  universal health insurance system.

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Health Ministry to consider including taxi drivers in  insurance  system by 2027
 Thursday, February 19 2026

ArmInfo.. The Armenian Ministry of Health is ready to consider including taxi drivers in the  insurance system by 2027. Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan told journalists during a briefing on February 19. She also noted that, according to the established procedure, individuals working under civil contracts should be included in the insurance system only starting January 1, 2027.

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ArmInfo Financial Rating: Increase in MTPL tariffs boosts Armenia`s  insurance market profitability
 Wednesday, February 18 2026

ArmInfo.A significant rise in compulsory motor third-party liability insurance (MTPL)  tariffs effective February 2025 has enabled insurance companies to enhance their efficiency and achieve significant profits. This information is based on the Financial Rating of Armenian Insurance Companies data as of December 31, 2025, prepared by the ArmInfo Investment Company using published financial reports and  requested indicators from insurance companies.

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