In 2010 the countries of Eastern and South Eastern Europe found their way back to a strong growth momentum. Overall, the premium volume written rose by 12.2% to € 1,294 million (2009: € 1,153 million). Insurance benefits increased in the countries of the CEE region by 10.3% to € 1,005 million (2009: € 912 million), for the first time passing the € 1 billion mark. In the Eastern Emerging Markets, the premium volume even doubled from € 241 million to € 289 million (+19.6%). Overall, the CEE & EEM regions therefore contributed 20.8% (2009: 20.1%) to the Group premiums.
