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Insurance Protection — The Foundation for SME Recovery and Growth

A conference on insurance for SMEs — for owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses

13 November 2026 · Kyiv

In person + live stream

Free participation

About Partners Programme Who it's for Registration

National Association of Insurers of Ukraine

An association representing the majority of Ukraine's insurance market by premiums and claims paid, and an associate member of Insurance Europe.

Supported by GIZ

The event is held with the support of the STEP IN 2 EU international cooperation programme, co-financed by the governments of Germany and Norway, the European Union under the EU4Business initiative, and the governments of Lithuania and Estonia. The programme is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

The programme aims to support Ukrainian public institutions in advancing the EU accession process in the economic chapters, and to create better economic conditions and financial opportunities for Ukrainian companies, enabling them to benefit further from integration into the EU single market.

One incident can end a business

Real threats to SMEs

● A damaged warehouse or equipment
● Cargo that never arrived
● A production stoppage
● An employee injury
● A claim from a counterparty

For a large company this is an inconvenience. For a small or medium-sized business it is often a question of survival. Yet insurance is still seen as an unnecessary expense rather than as a risk-management tool and a precondition for access to loans, investment and partnerships.

We have organised this event to look at the specifics: what exactly can be protected, how it works under wartime conditions, and which of an entrepreneur's problems it solves.

Why attend

Scale

200+ participants in person, plus a live stream for the regions. Around one table — entrepreneurs, government representatives, invited EU experts and leading insurance companies. One day, four substantive blocks.

Relevance

War risks, disrupted logistics, limited access to financing — this is the reality Ukrainian business operates in. We discuss not insurance theory, but instruments available today.

Networking

The B2B zone and consultation points run all day. Put your questions directly to insurance-company representatives, without intermediaries and without any obligations.

24

Member insurers

NAIU members

81%

Of the insurance market

By premiums

200+

Participants

At the conference

3

Sections

plus a practical block

What you will gain

Available protection

Property with war-risk cover, cargo and logistics, liability, health insurance for your team, personal accident insurance — the features of each line and the situations where it works.

Insurance Guide

A practical handbook with an algorithm for choosing insurance protection — for all participants after the event.

European experience

Invited EU experts on SME financing and insurance: which instruments businesses in Europe choose, and how insurance improves access to credit and investment.

Understanding practice

How to choose cover for your company's specific risks, and what to do when an insured event occurs

How the day is structured

The main programme runs for about four hours, with registration and welcome coffee beforehand, and lunch and networking to close.

Section 1

Business resilience and the role of insurance protection

On the role of insurance for the economy and recovery — with the participation of government representatives.

Section 2

European experience in SME financing and insurance

How insurance protection and access to financing work together in the EU, which instruments are most in demand and why — with invited EU experts.

Section 3

Insurance protection in practice

Property and personal insurance, liability, logistics, war risks — the features of each line and their value for business.

Section 4

Practical block and wrap-up

Examples of how insurance protection has worked for Ukrainian companies. Presentation of the "Insurance Guide".

The working language is Ukrainian; simultaneous interpretation is provided for the international section. The programme is indicative and may be refined.

This event is for you if you are

An owner or manager

Of a small or medium-sized company looking for ways to protect the business from risk.

A CFO or accountant

Responsible for cost management and the financial stability of the enterprise.

A risk manager, logistics lead or HR

Especially if the company is engaged in export/import, or has production facilities, warehouses or a vehicle fleet.

Particularly relevant for companies raising bank or donor financing, or operating near higher-risk areas.

Questions and answers

Do I have to buy anything?

No. This is an educational event: we explain insurance lines, their features and their value for business. No sales and no obligations.

How much does it cost to attend?

Participation is free — both in person and online.

I'm not based in Kyiv.

A live stream is provided — select the relevant format in the registration form.

What happens during an air-raid alert?

The hall is located on an underground floor and meets shelter requirements — the event continues without evacuation. The live stream is not interrupted.

Registration

Participation is free. 200 seats in person, with a live stream provided for the regions.

Questions: [email protected]

The content of this website and conference materials is the sole responsibility of the Association "National Association of Insurers of Ukraine" and does not necessarily reflect the position of the governments of Germany and Norway, the European Union, GIZ.