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		<title>New Publication: In-Depth – Insurance and Reinsurance Law Edition 14</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>(chapter drafted by Dr Dimitrios Chatzimichael, Partner, Sofia Getimi and Xenia Lymperopoulou, Senior Associates for Lexology-in Depth on May 14, 2026) Introduction Ιnsurance undertakings in Greece are distinguished into those practising life insurance, those practising non-life insurance and the composite ones that practise both (life and non-life) depending on the relevant licence granted by the [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(chapter drafted by Dr Dimitrios Chatzimichael, Partner, Sofia Getimi and Xenia Lymperopoulou, Senior Associates for Lexology-in Depth on May 14, 2026)</p>
<h2 class="question">Introduction</h2>
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<p>Ιnsurance undertakings in Greece are distinguished into those practising life insurance, those practising non-life insurance and the composite ones that practise both (life and non-life) depending on the relevant licence granted by the supervisory authority, the Bank of Greece (BoG). The Greek insurance market&#8217;s overall gross premium production is significantly lower than the EU average, among others due to the extensive social security system that covers a substantial portion of private insurance activities, such as compensation in the case of an accident at work.<sup id="footnote_026" class="mce-footnote"><a href="#footnotes_entry_026">1</a></sup> However, according to a survey conducted by the Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies (HAIC) among its members, the total premium production in 2024 increased by 8.7% compared to the previous year, reaching €5.68 billion. HAIC&#8217;s statistics specifically indicate that in 2024 the gross premium production increased by 7.9% in life insurance and by 9.4% in non-life insurance.<sup id="footnote_025" class="mce-footnote"><a href="#footnotes_entry_025">2</a></sup></p>
<p>Market data for 2025 suggests that the upward trend has continued. In accordance with the Hellenic Union of Insurance Companies, in 2025 the total premium income reached approximately €6 billion, representing an increase of 5.6% compared to the corresponding period in 2024. Growth was primarily driven by the non-life segment, where premiums increased by 8.3% and totalled €3.2 billion while life insurance premiums amounting to €2.8 billion recorded a more modest increase of 2.7%, reflecting shifts in demand across insurance products.<sup id="footnote_697737881619077" class="mce-footnote"><a href="#footnotes_entry_697737881619077">3</a></sup></p>
<p>The role of insurance intermediaries is very important in the Greek market, as most insurance policies are concluded through an insurance intermediary, while only a small percentage is concluded by means of direct sales. There is a notable trend towards concentration in both markets, of insurance undertakings and insurance intermediaries. There are a great deal of EU-based entities operating in Greece via the regime of establishment or the freedom of services, and very few examples of non-EEA undertakings that have established a licensed branch in Greece.</p>
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<h2 class="question">Year in review</h2>
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<p>Regarding the latest developments in (re)insurance law and regulation, Law Νο. 5116/2024, as amended by Law Νο. 5162/2024, introduces compulsory insurance for natural disasters, mandating coverage for all corporations with a gross income of at least €500,000, as well as for all vehicles, regardless of whether they are used for individual or corporate purposes. The relevant implementing provisions entered into force during 2025, including the requirement that vehicles maintain insurance coverage for natural-disaster risks from 1 June 2025, with non-compliance potentially resulting in exclusion from eligibility for state compensation following such events.</p>
<p>Additionally, Law Νο. 5170/2025 (Article 29) revises the methodology for readjusting annual life insurance premiums. It establishes a new index, issued by the Hellenic Statistical Authority, to ensure greater transparency and fairness in premium adjustment. In that regard, Ministerial Decision 74816/2025 (Government Gazette 5170/30.09.2025) was issued, authorising insurance companies to submit the critical data required for the calculation of the premium adjustment index for long-term health insurance policies. However, as of the date hereof, the Hellenic Statistical Authority has not yet published the methodology for the calculation of the index nor has it proceeded with its implementation, and accordingly the process remains pending. Moreover, Law Νο. 5113/2024 transposed Directive (EU) 2021/2118, transposing Directive (EU) 2009/103 on motor third-party liability insurance into Greek law.</p>
<p>In a broader context, various laws have been enacted that indirectly impact the insurance sector. Indicatively, Law Νο. 5162/2024 introduces tax incentives for mergers, while Law Νο. 5111/2024, amending Law Νο. 2251/1994, strengthens consumer protection by implementing price control mechanisms and addressing the issue of notional sales.</p>
<p>In terms of M&amp;As, the most notable transactions include the acquisition of a 90% stake in Ethniki Insurance Undertaking – Greece’s oldest and one of its largest insurance undertakings – by Piraeus Bank which was completed in 2025,<sup id="footnote_6855623507576308" class="mce-footnote"><a href="#footnotes_entry_6855623507576308">4</a></sup> as well as in the insurance distribution market, the acquisition of Europa Insurance Company Single Member SA by Europe Holdings SA<sup id="footnote_19330833823290483" class="mce-footnote"><a href="#footnotes_entry_19330833823290483">5</a></sup> and the acquisition of NAK Insurance Brokers by Evropi Holdings.<sup id="footnote_17473125726247463" class="mce-footnote"><a href="#footnotes_entry_17473125726247463">6</a></sup> M&amp;A activity in the insurance brokerage sector reflects ongoing restructuring and consolidation in the industry.<sup id="footnote_7171766153812449" class="mce-footnote"><a href="#footnotes_entry_7171766153812449">7</a></sup></p>
<p>On the claims front, the severe storm named &#8220;Bora&#8221; caused widespread flooding across Macedonia and some Aegean islands in early December 2024, resulting in claims exceeding €18.7 million, as reported by HAIC.<sup id="footnote_032379879465010086" class="mce-footnote"><a href="#footnotes_entry_032379879465010086">8</a></sup> Similarly, the wildfires that struck Attica in August 2024 led to estimated compensation claims totalling €11.14 million.<sup id="footnote_36544555549811264" class="mce-footnote"><a href="#footnotes_entry_36544555549811264">9</a></sup></p>
<p>More recently, the storms named &#8220;Adel&#8221; and &#8220;Byron&#8221;, which struck Western and Eastern Greece, respectively, in late November and early December 2025, gave rise to a combined total of 2,491 reported claims – 1,282 relating to property insurance (estimated compensation: €9.9 million) and 1,209 relating to motor insurance (estimated compensation: €1.9 million) – bringing the total estimated claims to approximately €11.8 million, as reported by HAIC.<sup id="footnote_34399571839043375" class="mce-footnote"><a href="#footnotes_entry_34399571839043375">10</a></sup></p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Read the full publication here: <a href="https://www.lexology.com/indepth/insurance-and-reinsurance-law/greece">Insurance and Reinsurance Law: Greece &#8211; Lexology</a></p>
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		<title>Ο πρωτεύων σκοπός: η προστασία των ανθρώπων από τα τροχαία ατυχήματα</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Το πλήρες κείμενο της σύντομης ομιλίας που έκανε ο ιδρυτής της Εταιρίας μας, Ιωάννης Ρόκας στο Επετειακό Συνέδριο για τα 50 χρόνια του Επικουρικού Κεφαλαίου Ασφάλισης Αυτοκινήτων (ΕΚ) την 12 Μαΐου 2026, με θέμα «Προστατεύοντας τους πολίτες και ενισχύοντας την ασφαλισμένη οδήγηση» Το μέσο επίτευξής του είναι Α η πρόληψη του τροχαίου και Β η [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Το πλήρες κείμενο της σύντομης ομιλίας που έκανε ο ιδρυτής της Εταιρίας μας, Ιωάννης Ρόκας στο Επετειακό Συνέδριο για τα 50 χρόνια του Επικουρικού Κεφαλαίου Ασφάλισης Αυτοκινήτων (ΕΚ) την 12 Μαΐου 2026, με θέμα «Προστατεύοντας τους πολίτες και ενισχύοντας την ασφαλισμένη οδήγηση»</strong></p>
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<li>Το <strong>μέσο επίτευξής του</strong> είναι</li>
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<p><strong>Α</strong> η <u>πρόληψη του τροχαίου και </u></p>
<p><strong>Β</strong> <u>η εγγύηση της άμεσης &amp; πλήρους καταβολής της αποζημίωσης</u> που δικαιούται ο ζημιωθείς στο τροχαίο, η οποία επιτυγχάνεται με την νομοθέτηση αστικής ευθύνης άνευ πταίσματος και υποχρεωτικής ασφάλισης. Το εύρος της εγγυημένης αποζημίωσης που δικαιούται ο ζημιωθείς καθορίζεται εξελικτικά, κυρίως από τις κοινωνικοπολιτικές αντιλήψεις που διαμορφώνουν το διαρκώς μεταβαλλόμενο νομοθετικό πλαίσιο.</p>
<p>Ο σκοπός της άμεσης &amp; πλήρους αποζημίωσης δεν μπορεί να ικανοποιηθεί χωρίς το ΕΚ, λόγω της παθολογίας που παρουσιάζει τόσο το σύστημα της αστικής ευθύνης &#8211; όταν το ζημιογόνο όχημα είναι άγνωστο &#8211; όσο και το σύστημα της ασφάλισης &#8211; όταν το όχημα είναι ανασφάλιστο, αλλά και το σύστημα διακυβέρνησης της ασφαλιστικής επιχείρησης και ασφαλιστικής εποπτείας &#8211; όταν η ασφαλιστική εταιρία του ζημιώσαντος ήταν αφερέγγυα. Το ΕΚ καλύπτει τα κενά που αφήνει το σύστημα που βασίζεται στην αστική ευθύνη και στην ασφαλιστική κάλυψη της ευθύνης αυτής.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<li>Για πρώτη φορά, με τη νέα Οδηγία ασφάλισης αυτοκινήτων 2021/2118 που συμπληρώνει την πάντα ισχύουσα 2009/103, εισάγεται σε ευρωπαϊκό επίπεδο ίδιος νόμιμος λόγος ευθύνης των Εγγυητικών Κεφαλαίων των Κρατών-μελών – όπως και του ΕΚ &#8211; όπου εδρεύει η αφερέγγυα ασφαλιστική επιχείρηση, απ’ ευθείας έναντι των ζημιωθέντων, προς άμεση και πλήρη αποζημίωσή τους. Η ευθύνη του ΕΚ επί αφερεγγυότητας καλύπτει τέσσερις περιπτώσεις : <strong>α</strong>) ατύχημα που έγινε στην Ελλάδα από οδηγό ασφαλισμένο σε αφερέγγυα ασφαλιστική επιχείρηση με έδρα στην Ελλάδα, <strong>β</strong>) ατύχημα που έγινε στην Ελλάδα από οδηγό ασφαλισμένο σε αφερέγγυα ασφαλιστική με έδρα σε άλλο Κράτος – μέλος, <strong>γ</strong>) ατύχημα που έγινε σε άλλο Κράτος &#8211; μέλος από ασφαλισμένο σε αφερέγγυα ασφαλιστική με έδρα στην Ελλάδα, <strong>δ</strong>) ατύχημα που έγινε σε άλλο Κράτος &#8211; μέλος από ασφαλισμένο σε αφερέγγυα ασφαλιστική με έδρα σε άλλο Κράτος μέλος (εφόσον, εννοείται, ο ζημιωθείς έχει ως τόπο συνήθους διαμονής του την Ελλάδα). Ικανοποιείται έτσι η επιταγή του ενωσιακού δικαίου προς <u>ταχεία </u>και <u>πλήρη </u>ικανοποίηση του ζημιωθέντα σε τροχαίο ατύχημα, ισότιμα και χωρίς διάκριση ως προς την έδρα της ασφαλιστικής επιχείρησης του ζημιογόνου οχήματος ή του Κράτους &#8211; μέλους όπου συνέβη το ατύχημα. Όμως, η πρόβλεψη της Οδηγίας να αποστέλλει το ΕΚ, εντός τριών μηνών από την παραλαβή της αίτησης αποζημίωσης του αιτούντα προς αυτό, αιτιολογημένη προσφορά ή αιτιολογημένη άρνηση, ενσωματώθηκε με το ν. 5113/2024 κατά τρόπο που την καθιστά <u>ανεφάρμοστη</u>. Τούτο διότι, <u>πρώτον</u>, ο νόμος προβλέπει ότι το ΕΚ θα πρέπει να αποστείλει στον εκκαθαριστή της αφερέγγυας ασφαλιστικής, την αίτηση αποζημίωσης που παρέβαλε, ο οποίος εκκαθαριστής θα πρέπει, εντός προθεσμίας 30 ημερών, να αποστείλει στο ΕΚ την τοποθέτησή του ως προς το αν δέχεται την αίτηση και να τη συνοδεύει από αιτιολογημένη προσφορά αποζημίωσης ή απόρριψη της αίτησης αποζημίωσης· ακολούθως, το ΕΚ θα πρέπει να αποστείλει προσφορά αποζημίωσης ή απόρριψη της αίτησης αποζημίωσης προς τον αιτούντα εντός συνολικά 3 μηνών από την παραλαβή της αίτησης αποζημίωσης εκ μέρους του ΕΚ. <u>Δεύτερον,</u> γιατί ο ν. 5113/2024 προβλέπει σε όλα τα σημεία των ως άνω νέων ρυθμίσεων, επιφύλαξη να τηρείται η διαδικασία του άρθρου 242 παρ. 3 ν. 4364/2016, που είναι διαδικασία της εκκαθάρισης. Τούτο σημαίνει αναμονή (έως) 30 ημερών από το διορισμό του εκκαθαριστή έως την πρόσκλησή του προς τους δικαιούχους απαιτήσεων προς αναγγελία αυτών, πλέον τριών εβδομάδων κατά τις οποίες επαναλαμβάνεται η δημοσίευση της σχετικής πρόσκλησης, πλέον 4 μηνών από την τελευταία δημοσίευση για την αναγγελία των απαιτήσεων, πλέον 15 ημερών, μετά την πάροδο των οποίων αρχίζει η διαδικασία της επαλήθευσης που «ολοκληρώνεται το συντομότερο δυνατόν», πλέον 2 μηνών για ανάρτηση της κατάστασης δικαιούχων «απαιτήσεων από ασφάλιση», πλέον τριών εβδομάδων κατά τις οποίες η κατάσταση δημοσιεύεται σε εφημερίδες, πλέον 45 ημερών από την τελευταία δημοσίευση προς υποβολή αντιρρήσεων κατά της κατάστασης. Έτσι, αν ακολουθήσουμε την επιφύλαξη, αναγκαία καταργείται η τρίμηνη προθεσμία απάντησης στην αίτηση αποζημίωσης του ζημιωθέντα τρίτου, ενώ αν ακολουθήσουμε την τρίμηνη προθεσμία, καταργείται η επιφύλαξη. Αντιμετωπίζονται, δηλαδή, οι ζημιωθέντες τρίτοι από τον νόμο της μεταφοράς της Οδηγίας, όπως οι λοιποί πιστωτές της αφερέγγυας ασφαλιστικής επιχείρησης, παρότι δεν ικανοποιούνται, όπως αυτοί, από ό,τι τυχόν απομείνει από το προϊόν της εκκαθάρισης, αλλά αποκλειστικά από την περιουσία του ΕΚ που καταβάλει σε αυτούς, ό,τι θα δικαιούντο αν δεν είχε κηρυχθεί η ασφαλιστική επιχείρηση σε ασφαλιστική εκκαθάριση.</li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<li>Η Οδηγία και ο εθνικός νόμος έχουν αυστηροποιήσει τις κυρώσεις κατά των παραβατών της υποχρέωσης ασφάλισης, ώστε να μην επιβαρύνεται το ΕΚ με αποζημιώσεις τρίτων ζημιωθέντων από ανασφάλιστα οχήματα, άλλως να περιορίζεται η ευθύνη του. Τούτο δικαιολογείται παρόλο που το ΕΚ είναι ν.π. ιδιωτικού δικαίου, γιατί είναι μη εμπορική επιχείρηση, που επιτελεί κοινωνικό σκοπό, όπως γίνεται δεκτό από τον Άρειο Πάγο και σε άλλα εθνικά δίκαια, όπως στη Γαλλία όπου το Γαλλικό Ακυρωτικό έχει κρίνει ότι ο αντίστοιχος του ΕΚ οργανισμός (Fonds de Garantie des Assurances Obligatoires de dommages) εξυπηρετεί το δημόσιο συμφέρον.</li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol start="4">
<li>Στο όχι απώτερο μέλλον αναμένεται η κυκλοφορία «πλήρως αυτόνομων» οχημάτων [ΑΟ], όπου το όχημα θα οδηγείται χωρίς οδηγό ή χωρίς κατ’ ανάγκη σύμπραξη οδηγού. Με το ισχύον νομικό καθεστώς, ο ζημιωθείς μπορεί να στραφεί κατά του κατόχου/κυρίου του ΑΟ και της ασφαλιστικής εταιρίας που παρέχει κάλυψη αστικής ευθύνης αυτών, καθόσον και στην ασφάλιση ΑΟ θα υπάρχει κάτοχος / κύριος. Η δε ασφαλιστική επιχείρηση που κατέβαλε αποζημίωση στον τρίτο ζημιωθέντα θα μπορεί να στραφεί:</li>
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<p>Α. Κατά των «φορέων ΑΟ» που μπορεί να είναι διάφορα πρόσωπα, με βάση την νέα Οδηγία για τα ελαττωματικά προϊόντα που εισάγει αυστηρή ευθύνη και συγκεκριμένα κατά [1] του κατασκευαστή ή πάροχου του ΑΟ, αλλά και [2] των παρόχων ψηφιακών τεχνολογιών, [3] δημιουργών συστημάτων ΤΝ συμπεριλαμβανομένων και [4] φορέων συστημάτων πλοήγησης και [5] λογισμικού, στα οποία βασίζεται το AO και επηρεάζουν την ασφάλεια στην οδήγησή του. Αντικατάσταση της κατά της ασφαλιστικής επιχείρησης ευθείας αγωγής με ευθεία αγωγή κατά των υπαιτίων με βάση την Οδηγία για τα ελαττωματικά προϊόντα, δεν πρέπει να γίνει αποδεκτή τόσο χάριν απλοποίησης και μη αλλαγής του σημερινού καθεστώτος, με εισαγωγή περιττής διακεκριμένης ρύθμισης, όσο και γιατί η Οδηγία δεν είναι ισοδυνάμου αποτελέσματος με την ευθεία αγωγή κατά του κατόχου· ή</p>
<p>Β. Κατά του χειριστή του ΑΟ ήτοι του προσώπου που [1] έδωσε λαθεμένες / παράνομες εντολές ή [2] είχε δώσει δεδομένα στο ΑΟ κατά παράβαση των οδηγιών του κατασκευαστή / φορέα ΑΟ ή δεν είχε ακολουθήσει υποδείξεις/προειδοποιήσεις του κατασκευαστή / προμηθευτή του ΑΟ. Ο χειριστής του ΑΟ δεν πρέπει να έχει αντικειμενική ευθύνη, η δε έκταση της ευθύνης του δεν πρέπει να ισούται με την απεριόριστη ευθύνη που έχει ο κάτοχος μη αυτόνομου ή ετερόνομου οχήματος [ΕΟ], αλλά να είναι ανάλογη με την υποκειμενική ευθύνη του στην πρόκληση της ζημιάς.</p>
<p>Συνεπώς, παραμένει το σημερινό καθεστώς της αποζημίωσης του τρίτου ζημιωθέντα όταν το όχημα που προκάλεσε το ατύχημα ήταν ΑΟ, όμως στο κόστος της ασφάλισης θα πρέπει να συμμετάσχει και ο κατασκευαστής του. Τούτο γιατί στα ΕΟ, τα ατυχήματα που οφείλονται σε ελάττωμα του οχήματος, σύμφωνα με στατιστικές που αναρτιούνται στο διαδίκτυο, καταλαμβάνουν μόνο το 1% αποδιδόμενα σε ποσοστό άνω του 70% σε ανθρώπινο λάθος, ενώ στα ΑΟ ισχύει σχεδόν το αντίστροφο, με τον παράγοντα ελαττώματος του οχήματος και του ηλεκτρονικού του συστήματος, που συνεπάγεται ευθύνη του κατασκευαστή, να καταλαμβάνουν άνω του 80% των ατυχημάτων (εννοείται, σε χώρες που επιτρέπεται ήδη η κυκλοφορία των ΑΟ). Σε αυτές τις περιπτώσεις παραμένει και η ευθύνη του ΕΚ, αλλά περιορισμένη, αφού άγνωστα και ανασφάλιστα ΑΟ προφανώς θα υπάρχουν πολύ λιγότερα.</p>
<p data-start="451" data-end="881">Αποτελεί, επομένως, ο θεσμός του ΕΕ την πιο έντονη έκφανση του κοινωνικού ρόλου που έχει ανατεθεί στην ιδιωτική ασφάλιση τόσο από τη Χώρα μας όσο και από την Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση. Μέσω των εισφορών της αγοράς ασφάλισης ευθύνης από ατυχήματα αυτοκινήτων καλύπτονται τα κενά που αφήνει το σύστημα της αυστηρής αστικής ευθύνης και της υποχρεωτικής ασφάλισης, ώστε ο ζημιωθείς να αποζημιώνεται πάντοτε άμεσα και πλήρως για ό,τι δικαιούται.</p>
<p data-start="883" data-end="1214">Ωστόσο, η άρτια θέσπιση και εφαρμογή του συστήματος αποζημίωσης των ζημιωθέντων σε τροχαία ατυχήματα βρίσκεται σε αντίθεση με την εφαρμογή ενός αποτελεσματικού συστήματος πρόληψης τροχαίων ατυχημάτων, καθώς τα τροχαία εξακολουθούν να αντιμετωπίζονται σε μεγάλο βαθμό ως “κανονικότητα”, με στόχο τη μείωση και όχι την εξάλειψή τους.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>New publication: Chapter “Greece” in IEL Insurance Law (Chapter drafted by em. Prof. Ioannis Rokas, Senior Partner, and Kosmas Karanikolas, Senior Associate, for IEL Insurance Law) We are pleased to announce the release of the new edition of the collective, multijurisdictional book “Insurance Law” (ed. by Prof. Dr. Herman Cousy), forming part of the comparative [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>New publication: Chapter “Greece” in IEL Insurance Law</strong></p>
<p>(Chapter drafted by em. Prof. Ioannis Rokas, Senior Partner, and Kosmas Karanikolas, Senior Associate, for IEL Insurance Law)</p>
<p>We are pleased to announce the release of the new edition of the collective, multijurisdictional book “Insurance Law” (ed. by Prof. Dr. Herman Cousy), forming part of the comparative law series “International Encypoaedia of Laws”, in which our Senior Partner, em. Prof. I. Rokas, along with our Senior Associate, Kosmas Karanikolas, have authored the Chapter for Greece.</p>
<p>The Chapter in question provides a concise overview of Insurance Law in Greece, seen from both a contractual and a regulatory viewpoint. The monograph :</p>
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<li>Briefly outlines the socio-political and economic environment of Greece and the current status of the local insurance market,</li>
<li>Explores the fundamental aspects of all insurance contracts (insurable risks, contracts’ formation, parties’ obligations, etc.),</li>
<li>Delves into the operation of individual classes of insurance which are prevalent in the local market, such as marine and MTPL insurance,</li>
<li>Summarizes the essential regulatory provisions related to the pursuit of (re)insurance by insurance undertakings licensed in Greece or in other EEA countries, conducting cross-border activities, and</li>
<li>Incidentally touches upon issues “peripheral” to private insurance, such as social insurance and taxation.</li>
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<p>This contribution provides a valuable up-to-date perspective on Insurance Law in Greece, thus being a useful tool for both local and international professionals.</p>
<p>The chapter for Greece is available here: (<a href="http://rokas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IEL-Insurance-Law-Greece.pdf">pdf</a>).</p>
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		<title>Foreign Insurance Company’s Legal Representative in Litigation</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Foreign Insurance Company’s Legal Representative in Litigation (Article drafted by Andreas Papastathis, Partner of Rokas Law Firm and Evanthia Kotzairaki, Associate of Rokas Law Firm) The legal issue of whether the authorized agent of a foreign entity in Greece may become a party to a dispute arising from a legal relationship involving such foreign company [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>Foreign Insurance Company’s Legal Representative in Litigation</strong></p>
<p>(Article drafted by Andreas Papastathis, Partner of Rokas Law Firm and Evanthia Kotzairaki, Associate of Rokas Law Firm)</p>
<p>The legal issue of whether the authorized agent of a foreign entity in Greece may become a party to a dispute arising from a legal relationship involving such foreign company has occupied the legal community numerous times. A well-substantiated answer to this question was provided by the Hellenic Supreme Court of Cassation (Areios Pagos) in Decision No. 1303/2024, which, by defining the concept of the &#8220;party&#8221; to legal proceedings, distinguished between the concepts of the direct representative and the special representative of a foreign insurance undertaking. The authorized agent, under the definition of L. 4364/2016, implementing Directive Solvency II, is a direct representative, as defined in civil law, whereas the special representative, under the definition of the aforementioned Law, which is appointed by foreign insurance undertakings providing motor vehicle third party liability insurance in Greece under the Freedom of Services regime (FoS), operates as an assistant to the fulfillment of the entity’s obligations. In both cases, the foreign insurance company remains the subject of the contractual relationship. Decision 1303/2024 (of the Supreme Court of Cassation) concerns a dispute involving the foreign insurance company “Lloyd&#8217;s Insurance Company S.A.”, based in Brussels, Belgium, which is lawfully represented in Greece pursuant to Law 4364/2016 by “Lloyd’s of London (Representative Office) HELLAS – Single-Member Private Company”, based in Athens. The Court held, though, that the its lawful representative of the latter in Greece does not become a party to legal proceedings.</p>
<p>Read the full article &#8220;<strong>Foreign Insurance Company’s Legal Representative in Litigation</strong>&#8221; in English <a href="http://rokas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Role-of-a-Foreign-Insurance-Companys-Legal-Representative-in-Litigation.docx">here</a></p>
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<p>Εκπρόσωπος Αλλοδαπής Εταιρείας, διαδικος ή όχι;</p>
<p>(Άρθρο που συνέταξαν οι Ανδρέας Παπαστάθης, Partner και Ευανθία Κοτζαϊράκη, Associate της Ρόκας Δικηγορικής Εταιρείας)</p>
<p>Ουκ ολίγες φορές έχει απασχολήσει τον νομικό κόσμο η προβληματική εάν ο νόμιμος αντιπρόσωπος αλλοδαπής εταιρίας στην Ελλάδα δύναται να καταστεί διάδικος σε ανακύπτουσα διαφορά συνεπεία της έννομης σχέσης με υποκείμενο την αλλοδαπή εταιρία. Τεκμηριωμένη απάντηση στο ανωτέρω ερώτημα έδωσε ο Άρειος Πάγος με την με αριθμό 1303/2024 απόφασή του, η οποία ερμηνεύοντας την έννοια του διαδίκου, προέβη παράλληλα σε διάκριση των εννοιών του άμεσου αντιπροσώπου και του ειδικού αντιπροσώπου μίας αλλοδαπής ασφαλιστικής επιχείρησης. Ο <strong>νόμιμος αντιπρόσωπος</strong>, κατά την έννοια του ν. 4364/2016 που μετέφερε την Οδηγία Solvency ΙI, αποτελεί άμεσο αντιπρόσωπο, κατά την έννοια του γενικού δικαίου, ενώ ο <strong>ειδικός αντιπρόσωπος</strong> κατά την έννοια του ιδίου νόμου, που διορίζεται από αλλοδαπές ασφαλιστικές επιχειρήσεις, οι οποίες ασκούν υπό καθεστώς ελεύθερης παροχής υπηρεσιών ασφαλίσεις αστικής ευθύνης από ατυχήματα αυτοκινήτων, λειτουργεί κατ’ ουσία ως βοηθός εκπλήρωσης των σχετικών υποχρεώσεων της ασφαλιστικής επιχείρησης. Και στις δύο περιπτώσεις, υποκείμενο της έννομης σχέσης παραμένει η αλλοδαπή ασφαλιστική εταιρία. Στην υπ’ αρ. 1303/2024 του ΑΠ η διαφορά αφορά την αλλοδαπή ασφαλιστική εταιρία «Lloyd&#8217;s Insurance Company S.A.», που εδρεύει στις Βρυξέλλες του Βελγίου, η οποία αντιπροσωπεύεται νόμιμα στην Ελλάδα, δυνάμει του ως άνω ν. 4364/2016 (άρθ. 115), από την ανώνυμη εταιρεία «Lloyd&#8217;s of London (Γραφείο Αντιπροσωπείας) ΕΛΛΑΣ -Μον. Ανώνυμη Εμπορική Εταιρεία», που εδρεύει στην Αθήνα.</p>
<p>Αποκτήστε πρόσβαση στο άρθρο&#8221;<span class="Y2IQFc" lang="el"><strong>Εκπρόσωπος Αλλοδαπής Εταιρείας, διάδικος ή όχι;</strong></span>&#8220;στα Ελληνικά <a href="http://rokas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Εκπρόσωπος-Αλλοδαπής-Εταιρείας-διάδικος-ή-όχι.docx">εδώ</a></p>
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		<title>Obligation for conclusion of business insurance for partial coverage of material damages caused by fire, flood, or earthquake, classified as natural catastrophes, applicable to businesses and vehicles</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>“Obligation for conclusion of business insurance for partial coverage of material damages caused by fire, flood, or earthquake, classified as natural catastrophes, applicable to businesses and vehicles” (Article drafted by Mara Vasileiou, Associate &#38; Andreas Papastathis, Partner for Lexology on July 29, 2025) Law 5116/2024 introduces a landmark shift in Greece’s approach to managing natural [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>“Obligation for conclusion of business insurance for partial coverage of material damages caused by fire, flood, or earthquake, classified as natural catastrophes, applicable to businesses and vehicles”</p>
<p>(Article drafted by Mara Vasileiou, Associate &amp; Andreas Papastathis, Partner for Lexology on July 29, 2025)</p>
<p>Law 5116/2024 introduces a landmark shift in Greece’s approach to managing natural disaster risks, mandating <strong>compulsory insurance for businesses and vehicles</strong> against <strong>material damages from earthquakes, forest fires, and floods</strong>. Specifically, all businesses with annual gross revenues exceeding <strong>€500,000</strong> must insure their physical assets—buildings, equipment, inventory, and vehicles—<strong>at a minimum of 70% of their value</strong>. Similarly, <strong>car owners</strong> whose vehicles are regularly parked in Greece must obtain insurance for damage caused by <strong>forest fires and floods</strong>, in addition to the already mandatory third-party liability coverage.</p>
<p>This new framework moves beyond traditional civil liability schemes, focusing instead on <strong>compensating the insured party directly</strong> for their losses. It reflects the growing urgency to address climate change-related risks and aims to <strong>reduce the financial burden on the state</strong> while <strong>enhancing private sector resilience</strong> and supporting <strong>long-term economic stability</strong>.</p>
<p>However, the law’s broad and ambiguous provisions—despite recent regulatory clarifications—leave key issues unresolved, such as how to value fluctuating assets, monitor continuous compliance, and handle coverage gaps. Penalties for non-compliance include <strong>fines starting at €10,000</strong> and <strong>exclusion from state aid</strong> in the event of uninsured damages.</p>
<p>Ultimately, <strong>Law 5116/2024 marks a pivotal step</strong> toward a mixed public-private model of disaster risk financing—one that aims to promote <strong>a culture of prevention</strong>, strengthen the <strong>insurance market</strong>, and foster a <strong>more resilient business environment</strong> in the face of increasing natural catastrophes.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Greece – Insurance Regulatory and Market Update (July 2025) (Contribution by Alkistis Christofilou, Partner and Xenia Kretsovali, Associate, published in Thomson Reuters, Regulatory Intelligence, Country update – Greece: Insurance, July 2025)   We are pleased to announce the publication of the Greece Country Update – Insurance on Thomson Reuters, released in July 2025 and prepared by [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>(Contribution by Alkistis Christofilou, Partner and Xenia Kretsovali, Associate, published in </strong><a href="https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en.html">Thomson Reuters</a><strong>, Regulatory Intelligence, Country update – Greece: Insurance, July 2025)</strong></p>
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<p>We are pleased to announce the publication of the <strong>Greece Country Update – Insurance</strong> on <strong>Thomson Reuters</strong>, released in <strong>July 2025</strong> and prepared by our team under the leadership of <strong>Alkistis Christofilou</strong>.</p>
<p>This comprehensive update offers a detailed overview of the <strong>Greek insurance legal and regulatory framework</strong>, as well as recent market trends and structural developments. It reflects the dynamic evolution of the Greek insurance sector, which continues to adapt and thrive amid macroeconomic challenges, post-pandemic recovery, and European legislative developments.</p>
<p><strong>Key Developments Covered in the Update:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Regulatory Framework</strong>:<br />
Greek insurance undertakings operate under a regime aligned with <strong>EU law</strong>, notably the <strong>Solvency II Directive</strong> (transposed by Law 4364/2016), the <strong>Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)</strong> (via Law 4583/2018), and national accounting standards (under Law 4308/2014).<br />
Foreign insurers from EU/EEA countries may operate in Greece through <strong>Freedom of Establishment (FoE)</strong> or <strong>Freedom of Services (FoS)</strong>, while third-country insurers may enter the market only via a <strong>branch or subsidiary</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Market Structure and Supervision</strong>:<br />
As of December 2023, the <strong>Bank of Greece</strong> supervised 31 insurance companies and 5 mutual cooperatives. The market includes life, non-life, and composite insurers, with 185 EEA branches active in Greece.<br />
Greek insurers have shown <strong>strong capital adequacy</strong>, with €3.9 billion in own funds (92% Tier 1), €2.1 billion in SCR, and €0.8 billion in MCR, underscoring the market&#8217;s stability.</li>
<li><strong>Growth and Investment Trends</strong>:<br />
In 2024, premium production rose by <strong>8.7%</strong>, reaching <strong>€5.68 billion</strong>, evenly split between life and non-life. The sector’s assets totaled <strong>€21 billion</strong>, with significant investments in <strong>state and corporate bonds</strong>, and <strong>unit-linked insurance products</strong>.<br />
The share of insurance company investments in Greek GDP stood at <strong>7.64%</strong>, reflecting their role as major institutional investors.</li>
<li><strong>Market Dynamics</strong>:<br />
The update addresses shifts in distribution channels, including the expansion of <strong>bancassurance</strong> and <strong>digital platforms</strong>, as well as M&amp;A activity reshaping the competitive landscape. Key transactions include the acquisition of <strong>Ethniki Insurance</strong> by <strong>Piraeus Bank</strong>, and consolidation in the brokerage sector.</li>
<li><strong>Outlook</strong>:<br />
While <strong>social insurance</strong> continues to dominate, private insurance is expected to expand, especially in <strong>health</strong> and <strong>occupational pensions</strong>. Market optimism persists, supported by stable GDP growth projections and continued regulatory modernization.</li>
</ul>
<p>This update contributes to better understanding of the evolving Greek insurance landscape for stakeholders, investors, and market participants. We are proud of our team’s work and their role in delivering this in-depth and timely analysis, which is now available on the <strong>Thomson Reuters</strong> legal and regulatory intelligence platform.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>New Publication: In-Depth – Insurance and Reinsurance Law (chapter drafted by Dr Dimitrios Chatzimichael, Partner, Xenia Kretsovali and Xenia Lymperopoulou,  Associates for Lexology-in Depth on June 2, 2025) We are pleased to share that Dr. Dimitrios Chatzimichael (Partner), Xenia Kretsovali, and Xenia Lymperopoulou (Associates) have contributed to the latest edition of Lexology In-Depth: Insurance and [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>New Publication: In-Depth – Insurance and Reinsurance Law</p>
<p>(chapter drafted by Dr Dimitrios Chatzimichael, Partner, Xenia Kretsovali and Xenia Lymperopoulou,  Associates for Lexology-in Depth on June 2, 2025)</p>
<p>We are pleased to share that <strong>Dr. Dimitrios Chatzimichael (Partner), Xenia Kretsovali, and Xenia Lymperopoulou (Associates)</strong> have contributed to the latest edition of Lexology <em>In-Depth: Insurance and Reinsurance Law</em> (formerly <em>The Insurance and Reinsurance Law Review</em>).</p>
<p>This authoritative guide provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern the insurance and reinsurance sectors across key jurisdictions. It focuses on recent legal developments and offers practical insights into:</p>
<ul>
<li>Key regulatory challenges facing insurers and intermediaries</li>
<li>Best practices in drafting and interpreting insurance contracts</li>
<li>Emerging issues in claims processing and dispute resolution</li>
<li>Legislative trends and market dynamics in the global insurance industry</li>
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<p>The publication serves as a valuable resource for legal professionals, insurers, brokers, and regulators seeking to understand the evolving landscape of insurance and reinsurance law.</p>
<p><strong>Introduction</strong></p>
<p>The insurance undertakings in Greece are distinguished into those practising life</p>
<p>insurance, those practising non-life insurance, and the composite ones that practise</p>
<p>both (life and non-life), depending on the relevant licence granted by the supervisory</p>
<p>authority, the Bank of Greece (BoG). The Greek insurance market&#8217;s overall gross premium</p>
<p>production is significantly lower than the EU average, among others, due to the extensive</p>
<p>social security system that covers a substantial portion of private insurance activities,</p>
<p>such as compensation in the case of an accident at work. However, according to a</p>
<p>survey conducted by the Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies (HAIC) among its</p>
<p>members, the total premium production in 0408 increased by 7.€ per cent compared to the</p>
<p>previous year, reaching 56.97 billion. HACI2&#8217;s statistics specifically indicate that in 2024, the</p>
<p>gross premium production increased by 7.9 per cent in life insurance and by 9.4 per cent</p>
<p>in non-life insurance.</p>
<p>The role of insurance intermediaries is very important in the Greek market, as most</p>
<p>insurance policies are concluded through an insurance intermediary, while only a small</p>
<p>percentage is concluded by means of direct sales. There is a notable trend towards</p>
<p>concentration in both markets, of insurance undertakings and insurance intermediaries.</p>
<p>There are a great deal of EU-based entities operating in Greece via the regime of</p>
<p>establishment or the freedom of services, and very few examples of non-EEA undertakings</p>
<p>that have established a licensed branch in Greece.</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Access the full article of <em>Lexology In-Depth: Insurance and Reinsurance Law</em> here: [<a href="http://rokas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lexology-In-Depth-Insurance-and-Reinsurance-Law-Insurance-and-Reinsurance-Law_-Greece.pdf">Greece</a>]
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>“AI in insurance industry: applications, risks, and legal considerations” (article by M. Katsioti, and X. Kretsovali, Associates published on Lexology, May 6, 2025) AI in Insurance: Transforming Operations with Innovation, Regulation, and Trust Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the insurance industry. Over the past three years, it has evolved from a buzzword into a [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong><em>“AI in insurance industry: applications, risks, and legal considerations”</em></strong></p>
<p>(article by M. Katsioti, and X. Kretsovali, Associates published on Lexology, May 6, 2025)</p>
<p><strong>AI in Insurance: Transforming Operations with Innovation, Regulation, and Trust</strong></p>
<p>Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the insurance industry. Over the past three years, it has evolved from a buzzword into a powerful operational force—<strong>80% of insurers</strong> now use AI to automate processes, assess risk, detect fraud, and personalize customer experiences.</p>
<p>AI-driven tools are streamlining claims handling, analyzing massive datasets for better decision-making, and enhancing customer interactions via 24/7 virtual assistants. In Greece, insurers like <strong>Groupama</strong>, <strong>ERGO Hellas</strong>, and <strong>Eurolife FFH</strong> are leading the charge, launching AI-based services such as chatbots and digital policy purchases, including for niche products like pet insurance.</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2696.png" alt="⚖" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>But with opportunity comes responsibility.</strong><br />
As AI adoption grows, so do regulatory and ethical obligations. Insurers must now navigate a multi-layered compliance environment that includes:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD):</strong> Applies to AI-driven product distribution just as it does to human agents</li>
<li><strong>Solvency II Directive:</strong> Requires AI to be integrated into insurers’ governance and risk management frameworks</li>
<li><strong>EU AI Act:</strong> Imposes strict governance, transparency, and oversight requirements, especially for high-risk AI systems used in pricing and underwriting</li>
<li><strong>DORA (Regulation 2022/2554):</strong> Ensures digital resilience against cyber threats, covering AI used in operational processes</li>
<li><strong>GDPR &amp; Greek Law 4624/2019:</strong> Enforces transparency and protects personal data processed by AI, with special rules for sensitive data like genetic information</li>
</ul>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f510.png" alt="🔐" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>What’s needed? A tailored AI Governance Framework.</strong><br />
To comply and compete, insurers must embed AI governance into their existing risk and compliance structures. This framework should address legal requirements while also reflecting ethical principles—ensuring AI is transparent, secure, explainable, human-centric, and respectful of customer rights.</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Done right, AI delivers on both performance and trust.</strong><br />
With a solid governance approach, AI can unlock operational efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, boost employee productivity, and reinforce brand reputation—while staying compliant with the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.</p>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4a1.png" alt="💡" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Bottom Line:</strong> AI is no longer optional—it’s strategic. But success in AI depends not just on smart implementation, but on responsible, well-governed use.</p>
<p>Access the full article here: <a href="https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=53bae960-69bf-4aa4-b1d7-5ba9a2a99bbb">AI in insurance: applications, risks, and legal considerations &#8211; Lexology</a></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Beneficiaries of insurance claims and beneficiaries of insurance money Two notions with an identical meaning The ambiguous notion of insurance money under Greek Law As early as 2001, EU law (Directive 2001/17 on the reorganization and winding-up of insurance undertakings, which has  been incorporated into Directive 2009/138) provided the definition of the concept of “insurance [&#8230;]</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Beneficiaries of insurance claims and beneficiaries of insurance money </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Two notions with an identical meaning</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The ambiguous notion of insurance money under Greek Law</p>
<p>As early as 2001, EU law (Directive 2001/17 on the reorganization and winding-up of insurance undertakings, which has  been incorporated into Directive 2009/138) provided the definition of the concept of “insurance claims” so that national legislation could include in the preferential creditors of an insurance undertaking those who derive rights from an insurance contract, including injured third parties, who have a right of direct action against the insured driver&#8217;s civil liability insurer, with a claim for their compensation. However, since the compensation owed to injured third parties consists in nothing else than insurance money, Greek law and long-standing Greek practice and theory, of course, did not exclude from the privilege conferred to insureds the claims for compensation of injured third parties who have a right of direct action against the liability insurer of the injuring party, such third parties being confined in Greece to the victims of road accidents, as the latter were &#8211; and continue to be &#8211; statutorily treated more favorably than even the insured himself, considering that the insurer cannot invoke objections deriving from the insurance contract against such third parties (e.g. the insurer cannot invoke against the third injured party in order to refute the latter’s claim that the insured driver who caused the accident was drunk while driving). The concept of beneficiaries of “insurance claims&#8221;, according to the Greek text of Directive 2009/138 (Solvency II), refers to those who have a claim under an insurance contract or based on an insurance contract, i.e., to the beneficiaries of insurance money under Greek law. This is because, as provided by law, the beneficiaries of insurance money are the policyholder or the third party (-ies) to which the insurance undertaking is obliged to <em>“…make payments or, if specifically agreed, make provision in kind on the occurrence of the event on which it has been agreed that the insurer’s obligation depends</em>”</p>
<p>Ήδη από το 2001 το ενωσιακό δίκαιο (Οδηγία 2001/17 για την εξυγίανση και την εκκαθάριση των ασφαλιστικών επιχειρήσεων που σήμερα ενσωματώθηκε στην Οδηγία  2009/138) έδωσε τον ορισμό της έννοιας «δικαιούχοι από ασφάλιση» για να περιλάβουν οι εθνικές νομοθεσίες στους προνομιούχους πιστωτές μιας ασφαλιστικής επιχείρησης όσους αντλούν δικαιώματα από ασφαλιστική σύμβαση, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των τρίτων ζημιωθέντων που έχουν ευθεία αγωγή κατά του ασφαλιστή αστικής ευθύνης του ασφαλισμένου οδηγού, με αίτημα την αποζημίωσή τους. Πλην όμως, επειδή η αποζημίωση των τρίτων ζημιωθέντων δεν ήταν κάτι άλλο από το ασφάλισμα, ο ελληνικός νόμος και η μακρά ελληνική πρακτική και θεωρία, αυτονοήτως δεν εξαιρούσαν του προνομίου τις αξιώσεις αποζημίωσης των τρίτων ζημιωθέντων που είχαν ευθεία αγωγή κατά του ασφαλιστή, που στην Ελλάδα ήταν μόνο τα θύματα τροχαίων, αφού, κατά μείζονα, λόγο αυτοί αντιμετωπίζονταν και αντιμετωπίζονται από την νομοθεσία ευνοϊκότερα και από τον ίδιο τον ασφαλισμένο καθόσον ο ασφαλιστής δεν μπορεί να προβάλει κατ’ αυτών ενστάσεις από την ασφαλιστική σύμβαση (π.χ. ο ασφαλιστής δεν μπορεί να προβάλει στον τρίτο ζημιωθέντα προκειμένου να αποκρούσει την αξίωσή του ότι ο ασφαλισμένος οδηγός που προκάλεσε το ατύχημα βρισκόταν κατά την οδήγηση σε κατάσταση μέθης). Η έννοια «δικαιούχοι από ασφάλιση», κατά το ελληνικό κείμενο της Οδηγίας 2009/138 (Solvency II), αναφέρεται σε αυτούς που έχουν απαίτηση από μία ασφαλιστική σύμβαση ή στην βάση μίας ασφαλιστικής σύμβασης, δηλαδή στους, κατά το ελληνικό δίκαιο, δικαιούχους ασφαλίσματος. Τούτο, επειδή, όπως προβλέπει ο νόμος, δικαιούχοι ασφαλίσματος είναι ο λήπτης της ασφάλισης ή ο τρίτος στον/στους οποίο/ους υποχρεούται η ασφαλιστική επιχείρηση  να καταβάλει «…<em>παροχή (ασφάλισμα) σε χρήμα ή, εφόσον υπάρχει ειδική συμφωνία, άλλη παροχή σε είδος, όταν επέλθει το περιστατικό από το οποίο συμφωνήθηκε να εξαρτάται η υποχρέωσή του</em>».</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Regulatory Innovation: Mystery Shoppers to Safeguard Consumers in the Financial Sector By virtue of a recently introduced provision (art. 77 of Law no. 5193/2025), the Bank of Greece (BoG), in its capacity as the supervisory authority of enterprises of the financial sector (credit institutions, insurance companies) was empowered to use the technique of “mystery shopping” [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong><u>Regulatory Innovation: Mystery Shoppers to Safeguard Consumers in the Financial Sector</u></strong></p>
<p>By virtue of a recently introduced provision (art. 77 of Law no. 5193/2025), the Bank of Greece (<a href="https://www.bankofgreece.gr">BoG</a>), in its capacity as the supervisory authority of enterprises of the financial sector (credit institutions, insurance companies) was empowered to use the technique of “<strong>mystery shopping</strong>” to effectively assess the quality of products and services provided by credit institutions and distributors of insurance products, i.e., insurance companies and insurance intermediaries. Mystery shopping shall be carried out by either BoG’s employees or by external partners who shall impersonate real customers without revealing their identity, thus collecting information on the conditions of the transaction, the level of the services provided as well as the compliance of the supervised enterprises with both the legislative provisions and the rules of conduct pertaining to their activities. The information collected by the mystery shoppers will be provided in real time to the BoG, which, in case of detection of infringements of the legislation governing the activity of the supervised entities, may take all appropriate repressive measures, including the imposition of sanctions.</p>
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