Ringturm celebrates Moldovan joie de vivre Sarmale and happiness in your own hands: Moldova's Biennale representative, artist Pavel Brăila, is the designer of this year's Ringturm wrapping, "Your Happiness is in Your Own Hands". Work on the facade of the Ringturm is now under way, and in just a few weeks the building will be transformed into a 4,000m2 canvas showcasing contemporary art from Moldova.

Titled "Your Happiness is in Your Own Hands", this year's artistic wrapping is the work of Moldovan performance artist Pavel Brăila, who is also representing his home country at the 2026 Biennale in Venice. For …

Sigma Vienna Insurance Group continues to position itself as one of the most innovative insurance companies in the Albanian market, taking concrete steps toward digital transformation and the modernization of internal processes.

At a time when Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how global businesses operate, Sigma VIG stands among the first companies in the Albanian insurance industry to implement AI-driven solutions for automating operational processes. One of the company’s most advanced initiatives focuses on the automated interpretation and processing of financial invoices using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence technologies.

The implemented system enables the automatic reading, interpretation, and extraction of …

There are moments when impact moves beyond metrics and becomes something more human, felt in connection. It is within this space that Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has once again recognized Sigma VIG with the prestigious Günter Geyer Award for Social Contribution. Named after the President of the Wiener Städtische Versicherungsverein Supervisory Board, the Günter Geyer Award for Social Conscience, is awarded by VIG’s main shareholder to Group companies which have shown outstanding social engagement.

This marks the second time Sigma VIG has received this award, an acknowledgment not of a single initiative, but of a sustained commitment to redefining what …

Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) recorded a very successful financial year in 2025, marking strong growth in insurance premiums and a significant increase in profit. According to the preliminary results published on 12 March 2026, the volume of gross written premiums reached €16.3 billion, representing a 7.1% increase compared to the previous year. Insurance service revenue rose to €13.2 billion, up 8.7%, while profit before taxes reached €1.16 billion, or 31.7% more than in 2024.

The net combined ratio improved to 90.1%, decreasing by 3.3 percentage points, reflecting more efficient cost and claims management. …

With local companies operating under the umbrella brand “Global Assistance”, Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has positioned itself as the leading provider of assistance services in the CEE region. Both customers of VIG companies and third-party clients have access to around 150 different services. With the recent launch in Albania, the Group is now offering its services in 18 markets.

Own service companies generate added value

Value-added services are playing an increasingly important role in the insurance industry. They not only strengthen customer loyalty but also respond to rising expectations for modern insurance solutions. “We recognised at an early stage how …

SIGMA VIG enters 2026 with a solid position in the Albanian insurance market and a clear long-term vision, backed by the strength and expertise of Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) — the only European insurance group operating in Albania. In an increasingly competitive environment, the company continues to differentiate itself through European standards, financial stability, and a sustainable approach that places long-term customer protection and trust at the core of every decision.

In this interview, Dorinela Ndrejaj, Marketing Director of SIGMA VIG, shares insights on the company’s strategic direction, the value of being part of an Austrian insurance group, and the …

The year 2025 marked a period of consolidation and sustainable growth for SIGMA Vienna Insurance Group, both in terms of total gross written premiums and across its key insurance segments, where the company significantly improved its performance compared with 2024.

According to official data from the Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority’s annual statistical report, SIGMA VIG increased its gross written premiums from approximately ALL 2.82 billion in 2024 to over ALL 3.13 billion in 2025, recording an annual growth rate of around 10.8%. At the same time, the company further strengthened its market position, expanding its market share to 12.69%.

The …

The Finance Department at Sigma VIG is entering a new phase of development, where automation and artificial intelligence are becoming engines of operational improvement. The new project for automating the registration of purchase invoices is an initiative that combines the SelfCare platform, AI technology, and automatic integration with SAP. This has brought a tangible transformation in the way financial processes are handled within the company.

From a traditional manual process, burdened with high workload and long processing times, Sigma VIG has moved to an intelligent mechanism that reads, processes, and automatically records thousands of invoices with high accuracy. This project …

On October 13, marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, Sigma VIG, in collaboration with the Red Cross Branch of Tirana, organized an awareness activity with students from “A.Z. Çajupi” school in Tirana.

The aim of this event was to raise awareness about the climate crisis and its impact on the environment, the economy, and society. Climate change and global warming are increasingly affecting our daily lives:

- The last 10 years have been the hottest ever recorded.

- Sea levels have risen by more than 20 cm since 1900.

- Over 4 million hectares of …

Every parent understands the mix of excitement and anxiety that comes with the day their child leaves to study abroad. It’s the start of a new chapter, a big dream unfolding—but also a serious responsibility. Beyond books, luggage, and cherished memories, there’s one thing that must never be forgotten: health protection.

Because no matter how strong they are, our students aren’t invincible. A medical emergency can happen at any time, and being far from home makes every concern feel heavier. That’s exactly where Sigma Vienna Insurance Group steps in.

International Student Health Insurance—Reliable Coverage for Peace of Mind

With Sigma’s …