The PZU Group is closer to taking over the giant of the Ukrainian market. There is agreement

The President of PZU SA, Bogdan Benczak, emphasized that the decision of the Ukrainian regulator brings the group closer to completing one of the most important foreign transactions in the history of PZU. He added that the group believes in the long-term potential of the Ukrainian market and wants to actively participate in its further development.

According to PZU, the acquisition of MetLife Ukraine is part of the PZU Group's development strategy in Central and Eastern Europe and strengthens its position in the life insurance segment.

MetLife Ukraine. What company is this?

MetLife Ukraina is the largest life insurer in Ukraine, with a market share of approximately 50%. The company serves approx. 900 thousand customers, has a strong capital position and liquidity that secures the possibility of paying dividends.

The company would like to finalize the transaction of acquiring all shares of MetLife Ukraina as soon as possible, and the planned date is the first quarter of 2027.

In May 2026, PZU announced that it had concluded a conditional agreement to purchase 100 percent. MetLife Ukraina, which is to support the implementation of the strategy of developing a "strong, international insurance and financial group in Central and Eastern Europe".

The Powszechny Zakład Ubezpieczeń Capital Group is the largest financial institution in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe. The leader is PZU - a company listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since 2010. In addition to PZU Życie, the group includes: Link4, TUW PZUW, Alior Bank, Bank Pekao. The group provides services to approximately 22 million customers in five countries. The State Treasury has 34.19 percent in PZU. shares.