Vienna Insurance Group Wins Vienna Stock Exchange ATX Award 2026

Hartwig Löger, CEO and Chairman of the Managing Board of Vienna Insurance Group (VIG), commented on the top ranking: “We are delighted to receive this award and would like to sincerely thank the Vienna Stock Exchange, the distinguished jury, and our investors for their trust, constructive dialogue and long-term support along our journey. This recognition is both confirmation and motivation to consistently pursue our capital market activities and growth ambitions.” Over the past year, VIG achieved growth across all countries and business segments and just a few days ago announced the completion of the acquisition of NÜRNBERGER Beteiligungs-AG – the largest acquisition in the Group’s corporate history.

Outstanding Performance

In addition to the business operating result exceeding the EUR 1 billion mark for the first time, 2025 brought several further highlights: the rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) upgraded the rating outlook for Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) to A+ with a positive outlook, while the VIG share also delivered an outstanding performance: With gains in all four quarters, 2025 was the most successful stock market year since the Group opened itself to the broader capital market. In December, the VIG share surpassed its previous record high from 2008. On 30 December – the final trading day of the year - the VIG share reached its highest price 2025 at EUR 67.20. Over the full year, the share price more than doubled, with a total increase of 121.4%. This development was further driven by the acquisition of NÜRNBERGER.

Capital Market as a Growth Driver

Access to the capital markets has played a key role in positioning VIG as the leading insurance group in the CEE region. At its IPO in 1994, preferred shares were issued, which were converted into ordinary shares with voting rights in 2005. This laid the foundation for inclusion in the Vienna Stock Exchange’s Prime Market segment and the ATX, where the VIG share has been listed since then. This was followed by two capital increases and additional listings in Prague and Budapest. Over the years, VIG has also issued numerous bonds.

A track record of dividend reliability for more than 30 years 

VIG prioritises reliability of its dividend payments. Since its initial public offering, the Group has paid an annual dividend to its shareholders without interruption. Total dividend payments amount to over EUR 3 billion. „The success story of VIG would be inconceivable without the capital market. Our consistent dividend payout over several decades positions us as a strong and reliable partner for our shareholders,” said Liane Hirner, Chief Financial and Risk Officer of the Group. Since 2023, the previous year’s dividend has served as the minimum payout for the following year. Depending on the operational earnings situation, the dividend is intended to increase continuously.