9. Ageas

Gross written premiums: €1.77 (£1.3) billion (2018)

Ageas writes general insurance policies for the UK in all significant lines, including house, motor, and health insurance - but the majority of its policies are produced in the vehicle insurance sector.

Contrarily, life insurance accounts for 73% of the company's gross written premium (GWP) in continental Europe, excluding the UK and Belgium.

With a GWP of €5.35 billion (£4.63 billion), Belgium is the company's major market, where it provides general and life insurance to 3.5 million customers....NEXT.......BACK