KIEV, July 23 – Germany's HDI-Gerling International Holding ÀG has become the key shareholder in Alcona insurance company after receiving all needed permits, owning a 94.5% stake in the company, according to the insurer.

The company said that after these changes, Alcona would continue operating on the Ukrainian market after 16 years of work under the HDI Insurance brand.

Thanks to the entrance to the international group, Alcona receives access to the group's resources, experience that has been accumulated by its members, modern technologies and methods in insurance activities, which gives financial guarantees and a new level of severing to the company's clients.