The latest issue of the Ranking of the largest European insurance groups 2017 is based on the criterion of overall premium volume. The latest issue of the Ranking of the largest European insurance groups 2017 is based on the criterion of overall premium volume. (Photo: Shutterstock
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The international market

The latest issue of the Ranking of the largest European insurance groups 2017 is based on the criterion of overall premium volume. Trends over the last 10 years were also analyzed and shaped this year's ranking. The 15 largest European insurance groups operating within the non-life segment wrote 255.4 billion euros in 2017, up 1.7% year over year. The increase was mainly organic and featured a significant contribution from the European insurance markets where various groups concentrate most of their business, notably Germany, France, Spain and certain countries from Central and Eastern Europe. With this in mind, who boasts the top spot on Europe's non-life segment? Check out the slideshow below to find out the top 10 insurers and who claims the number one rank. Related: Swiss Re Institute looks at world insurance premiums in 2017

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