As Romania’s insurance market enters a more mature phase, shaped by consolidation, insurers are increasingly expected to act not only as risk carriers, but as long-term partners in resilience and prevention. In this interview for CES Bucharest, Călin Matei, CEO of Groupama Romania, outlines how demand for corporate insurance is evolving, which sectors are driving growth and how sustainability, digitalization and innovation with purpose are redefining the role of insurance in the economy.
Groupama is the leading insurance group in Romania, with a strong presence across non-life, health and life insurance and a solid footprint in both retail and corporate segments. In 2025, the company played a central role in supporting Romanian businesses as they navigated climate-related risks and operational disruptions , while also setting benchmarks for customer experience, claims efficiency and ESG performance in the local market.
Groupama executive explains why Romanian companies are increasingly viewing insurance as a strategic necessity rather than a cost, highlights the growing demand for property, fleet, health and business interruption coverage and details how Groupama is adapting its product portfolio to climate change and complex supply-chain risks. Read more below about the company’s ESG commitments, its A.I. Integration and Groupama’s long-term ambition to act as a responsible, innovative and trusted pillar of a more resilient insurance market in Romania and the wider region.
