Romanian insurers pay over 62 million lei for storm-damaged cars in 2025

Romanian insurance companies have paid out more than 62.3 million lei in the first months of 2025 to cover damages to vehicles caused by storms. These payouts were made under CASCO policies, which cover vehicle damage beyond third-party liability.

According to the National Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies of Romania (UNSAR), an average of 15 vehicles and 15 homes were compensated daily due to severe weather phenomena. These include storms, hail, falling trees, and floods, which are increasingly causing significant financial losses.

UNSAR highlights that only approximately 10% of vehicles in Romania are protected by CASCO insurance. This leaves a large majority of car owners vulnerable to substantial repair costs following extreme weather events. Alexandru Ciuncan, president and general director of UNSAR, emphasized that CASCO insurance transforms major financial risks into manageable situations, providing essential protection for drivers during unforeseen events.

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Extreme weather phenomena are no longer isolated events but a reality we face more and more often. A single storm can generate expenses difficult to bear from one's own budget. Practically, the CASCO policy transforms a major financial risk into a manageable situation, offering the protection drivers need exactly when an unforeseen event occurs.