Over past two years, government`s compensations to farmers total AMD  2.7bln 

 Friday, March 13 2026 11:34:14
Over past two years, government`s compensations to farmers total AMD  2.7bln 

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.

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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Armenian insurance companies nearly quadruple their net profit in  2025, reaching $7.7 million
 Tuesday, February 17 2026

ArmInfo. Armenia's insurance sector was a significant increase in its net profit for  2025, nearly quadrupling from the previous year's 71% decline to reach 2.9 billion drams ($7.7 million).

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Economy Minister  announces resumption of  agricultural insurance  program
 Friday, February 13 2026 17:57

ArmInfo. Armenia's agricultural crop insurance program will resume on February 15, 2026.  Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan shared this information on his Facebook page, noting that the decision was reached after lengthy negotiations with insurance companies.

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Armenian premier calls on employees to demand complete salary record 
 Monday, February 9 2026 14:47

ArmInfo. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called on waiters to, in turn, encourage their employers to clearly record their entire salary. This will allow them  to become beneficiaries of the Universal Health Insurance (UHI)  system and take advantage of various income tax programs.

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Universal Health Insurance Fund, insurance companies sign memorandum  of cooperation
 Monday, February 9 2026 13:35

ArmInfo. On February 9, a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Cooperation was held in Yerevan between the Universal Health Insurance Fund and the insurance  companies Ingo Armenia, EFES, Liga Insurance, and Sil Insurance. This  was stated in a statement by the Fund.

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Part of payments to be returned to Armenian citizens charged double  for health insurance
 Wednesday, February 4 2026 13:03

ArmInfo.  Armenian citizens working part-time are being charged double for health insurance. This was stated by Tadevos Avetisyan, a member of the RA National  Assembly, at a meeting of the Economic Affairs Committee on February  4.

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Austrian alliance: GRAWE Group takes control of LIGA Insurance to build regional hub
 Tuesday, February 3 2026 21:53

ArmInfo. The Austrian  financial concern GRAWE Group and C-Quadrat Investment Group   acquired 100% of the shares of LIGA Insurance. The deal was approved  by the Central Bank of Armenia on January 30, 2020. During a press  conference on February 3, Central Bank Chairman Martin Galstyan noted  that the deal was preceded by eighteen months of negotiations and  collaboration.  As noted, the company will retain the name LIGA  Insurance for now, but with the branding "Member of GRAWE Group": 75%  Equity: LIGA GRAWE Group and 25% Equity: C-Quadrat Investment Group.

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Life insurance as a strategic growth area for LIGA Insurance
 Tuesday, February 3 2026 21:22

ArmInfo. Following the acquisition of 100% of LIGA Insurance by Austrian powerhouses GRAWE Group and C-Quadrat Investment Group, the company is pivoting toward  a major strategic expansion. Life insurance, a traditionally  underdeveloped sector in Armenia, is set to become the primary engine  of growth for the firm, as stated by Vahagn Aghavelyan, Deputy  Executive Director of LIGA Insurance, during a press conference on  February 3. He noted that this deal will introduce new insurance  products, European standards in insurance, and a revamped customer  experience.

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Pashinyan discusses GRAWE`s  potential entry into Armenian insurance  market
 Monday, February 2 2026 19:30

ArmInfo. Issues regarding the possibilities of the GRAWE company entering the Armenian insurance market were discussed during a meeting in Yerevan  between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and a delegation including Klaus Scheitegel, Chairman of the Board of the Austrian  insurance group GRAWE (Grazer Wechselseitige Versicherung AG), and Andreas Wimmer, Managing Director and Chairman of the Supervisory  Board of the C-Quadrat Investment Group.

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Digitalization of universal health insurance system to resolve  traceability problem - minister 
 Friday, January 30 2026 13:47

ArmInfo.Digitalization of the universal health insurance system will resolve the issue of traceability of the Health Insurance Fund's financial flows. This was  stated by RA Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan on January 30 during working discussions in the National Assembly.

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Number of requests for medical care under mandatory health insurance  system exceeds 255,000 - minister 
 Friday, January 30 2026 12:26

ArmInfo.As of January 30, the number of requests for medical care under the mandatory health insurance system exceeded 255,000. This was announced by RA Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan during working discussions in the National Assembly.

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MTPLI loss ratio decreases from 81.8% to 76.3% in Armenia`s insurance  market in 2025
 Wednesday, January 21 2026 13:22

ArmInfo.  The loss ratio for compulsory motor third-party liability insurance (CMTPLI) in  Armenia's insurance market has decreased from 81.8% to 76.3% in 2025,  according to data from the Armenian Bureau of Motor Insurers.

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Vahagn Khachaturyan, insurance company representatives discuss  process  of implementing universal health insurance 
 Saturday, December 6 2025 15:43

ArmInfo. Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan held a meeting with representatives of insurance companies, who presented their comments, recommendations,  and concerns related to the implementation of universal health  insurance.

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GRAWE Group and C-Quadrat Investment Group have announced plans to acquire 100% of LIGA Insurance Company in Armenia
 Tuesday, November 25 2025 09:56

ArmInfo.GRAWE Group (Austria) and C-Quadrat Investment Group (Austria) announced their intention to acquire 100% of LIGA Insurance Company, marking a milestone for the Armenian insurance market. The planned transaction represents the first entry of a renowned European insurance group into Armenia, underscoring the growing attractiveness of the country’s financial sector for international investors.

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