Hermann Björnsson
Hermann Björnsson is the CEO of Sjóvá, one of Iceland's major insurance companies. In a recent news article, he expressed concerns about herd behavior in the market, particularly regarding the trend of merging banks and insurance companies. He noted that Sjóvá remains the only large insurance firm in Iceland not owned by a bank or closely associated with one, and he emphasized that despite frequent inquiries about potential mergers, there are currently no plans for such actions. Hermann highlighted the importance of maintaining distinct expertise in banking and insurance services to provide quality customer service.
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Recent news mentions
Hermann Björnsson, the CEO of the company, stated that a very strong core operation reflects the results for both the third quarter and the first nine months of the year.
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Iceland· 2025-10-23Hermann Björnsson, the CEO of Sjóvá, states that they do not offer insurance for bedbugs.
Bjóða ekki upp á tryggingar fyrir veggjalúsIceland· 2025-08-13
Hermann Björnsson, the CEO of the insurance company Sjóvá, emphasizes the importance of a strong corporate culture that supports the company's goals for excellent service.
Sköpuðu sjálfstraust í framlínunniIceland· 2025-04-22Hermann Björnsson, the CEO of the insurance company Sjóvá, emphasizes the importance of utilizing their own data for preventive measures.
Gríðarleg aukning í framrúðutjónumIceland· 2025-04-19
Hermann Björnsson, CEO of Sjóvá, discusses the cautious approach banks must take regarding customer information and insurance offers.
Óvarlegt að refsa með verri kjörumIceland· 2025-04-19Hermann Björnsson, the CEO of Sjóvá, discusses the current market behavior and the lack of plans for mergers.
Ákveðin hjarðhegðun í gangi á markaðnumIceland· 2025-04-17