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The issue of veterans’ reintegration was discussed at the 5th Foreign Investment Congress ’26

On May 28, 2026, the 5th Foreign Investment Congress ’26 was held in Kyiv. Viktor Berlin, President of the League of Insurance Organizations of Ukraine and Chairman of the Coordinating Council of the Federation of Insurance Associations of Ukraine, was invited to moderate the panel discussion “Human Capital: The Veteran Talent Market Through Employment and Entrepreneurship.”

“It is my deep conviction that a defender, a veteran, is the nation’s gold reserve, its most powerful engine! We—meaning business, the state, and civil society—must build a rock-solid veteran policy for the most deserving. And yes, this is needed ‘yesterday.’ “The integration of veterans into civilian work is not a social challenge, but a purely institutional one for the entire financial sector of Ukraine,” emphasized Viktor Berlin.

Dmytro Hrytsuta, Chairman of the Board of KNYAZHA VIG Insurance Company, outlined the company’s human capital strategy during wartime.

“Veterans are a vital strategic asset for any company, as they significantly strengthen its resilience and ability to operate effectively in times of uncertainty. Military experience fosters unique competencies that cannot be artificially cultivated through training—high adaptability, responsibility, stress resilience, and the ability to make quick decisions and act in crisis situations.

Our company follows a policy of 100% retention of veterans in their positions, and their onboarding is based on practical mentoring and support from colleagues. We are convinced that real-world professional experience and teamwork are the best foundation for a successful return to work.”

The Ukrainian insurance industry needs to rethink its approach to working with veterans. This is not charity, but an investment in the viability of the business. Companies must create internal systems for knowledge transfer and corporate culture adaptation to effectively integrate this unique human resource into their operational processes.

Today’s realities require Ukrainian businesses to completely transform their approaches to working with Ukrainians, and with former military personnel in particular. Viktoria Kalinyuk, project manager for the reintegration of veterans and their families at Superhumans, presented recommendations for company leaders.

A business’s resilience in wartime is measured by its ability to adapt its processes and infrastructure to the needs of a war-traumatized society—and this applies not only to veterans. The work environment and internal processes must be flexible so that, for example, a veteran can combine work with rehabilitation, or a single mother can take time off to pick up her child from daycare. It is important to focus on work performance rather than nominal hours or physical presence in the workplace.  

Superhumans has created a special training course, “Safe Work Environment: Reintegration of Veterans,” for employers who are genuinely committed to adapting the workplace on a practical level.

Viktoria Kalinyuk emphasized that adapting offices and corporate policies depends not so much on the inclusivity of the physical space as on the inclusivity of the team. Employers must create an environment where every employee—whether a veteran, the widow of a fallen hero, or someone who lost all their property in the occupied territories—feels safe and can openly communicate about the need to adapt the space or potential triggers. The superpower of Ukrainians is their ability to adapt and come together, which is why these principles should form the foundation of corporate policies. 

Veteran-owned businesses in Ukraine are proving their extraordinary resilience and financial stability. Serhiy Poznyak, Chairman of the Association of Veteran Entrepreneurs of Ukraine and owner of FinStream, the first veteran financial service, revealed impressive figures on support for veteran entrepreneurship at the FIFTH conference.

The program has funded veteran initiatives to the tune of hundreds of millions of hryvnias without a single loan default: “We have already funded veteran businesses to the tune of 200 million hryvnias. Our NPL rate—that is, the rate of loan defaults—is zero. This proves that veterans are highly responsible borrowers and reliable partners.”

Serhiy Poznyak emphasized that access to capital is a key condition for the successful reintegration of military personnel into civilian life and for their ability to compete in the market. At the same time, he called on employers to overcome their prejudices and fears regarding the employment of veterans, as their successful return to civilian life strengthens the entire Ukrainian business sector.

The experience of those who stood up to defend Ukraine in the early hours of the full-scale invasion serves as the foundation for building effective veteran reintegration programs. Veteran and musician Olga Rukavishnikova shared her own thoughts on the adaptation of military personnel.

Olga Rukavishnikova emphasized that a deep understanding of the veteran community is critical for creating comfortable conditions for defenders to return to civilian work. Employers and government institutions must rely on veterans’ real-world experiences, not theoretical models.

The issue of veterans’ reintegration was discussed at the 5th Foreign Investment Congress ’26

On May 28, 2026, the 5th Foreign Investment Congress ’26 was held in Kyiv. Viktor Berlin, President of the League of Insurance Organizations of Ukraine and Chairman of the Coordinating Council of the Federation of Insurance Associations of Ukraine, was invited to moderate the panel discussion “Human Capital: The Veteran Talent Market Through Employment and Entrepreneurship.”

“It is my deep conviction that a defender, a veteran, is the nation’s gold reserve, its most powerful engine! We—meaning business, the state, and civil society—must build a rock-solid veteran policy for the most deserving. And yes, this is needed ‘yesterday.’ “The integration of veterans into civilian work is not a social challenge, but a purely institutional one for the entire financial sector of Ukraine,” emphasized Viktor Berlin.

Dmytro Hrytsuta, Chairman of the Board of KNYAZHA VIG Insurance Company, outlined the company’s human capital strategy during wartime.

“Veterans are a vital strategic asset for any company, as they significantly strengthen its resilience and ability to operate effectively in times of uncertainty. Military experience fosters unique competencies that cannot be artificially cultivated through training—high adaptability, responsibility, stress resilience, and the ability to make quick decisions and act in crisis situations.

Our company follows a policy of 100% retention of veterans in their positions, and their onboarding is based on practical mentoring and support from colleagues. We are convinced that real-world professional experience and teamwork are the best foundation for a successful return to work.”

The Ukrainian insurance industry needs to rethink its approach to working with veterans. This is not charity, but an investment in the viability of the business. Companies must create internal systems for knowledge transfer and corporate culture adaptation to effectively integrate this unique human resource into their operational processes.

Today’s realities require Ukrainian businesses to completely transform their approaches to working with Ukrainians, and with former military personnel in particular. Viktoria Kalinyuk, project manager for the reintegration of veterans and their families at Superhumans, presented recommendations for company leaders.

A business’s resilience in wartime is measured by its ability to adapt its processes and infrastructure to the needs of a war-traumatized society—and this applies not only to veterans. The work environment and internal processes must be flexible so that, for example, a veteran can combine work with rehabilitation, or a single mother can take time off to pick up her child from daycare. It is important to focus on work performance rather than nominal hours or physical presence in the workplace.  

Superhumans has created a special training course, “Safe Work Environment: Reintegration of Veterans,” for employers who are genuinely committed to adapting the workplace on a practical level.

Viktoria Kalinyuk emphasized that adapting offices and corporate policies depends not so much on the inclusivity of the physical space as on the inclusivity of the team. Employers must create an environment where every employee—whether a veteran, the widow of a fallen hero, or someone who lost all their property in the occupied territories—feels safe and can openly communicate about the need to adapt the space or potential triggers. The superpower of Ukrainians is their ability to adapt and come together, which is why these principles should form the foundation of corporate policies. 

Veteran-owned businesses in Ukraine are proving their extraordinary resilience and financial stability. Serhiy Poznyak, Chairman of the Association of Veteran Entrepreneurs of Ukraine and owner of FinStream, the first veteran financial service, revealed impressive figures on support for veteran entrepreneurship at the FIFTH conference.

The program has funded veteran initiatives to the tune of hundreds of millions of hryvnias without a single loan default: “We have already funded veteran businesses to the tune of 200 million hryvnias. Our NPL rate—that is, the rate of loan defaults—is zero. This proves that veterans are highly responsible borrowers and reliable partners.”

Serhiy Poznyak emphasized that access to capital is a key condition for the successful reintegration of military personnel into civilian life and for their ability to compete in the market. At the same time, he called on employers to overcome their prejudices and fears regarding the employment of veterans, as their successful return to civilian life strengthens the entire Ukrainian business sector.

The experience of those who stood up to defend Ukraine in the early hours of the full-scale invasion serves as the foundation for building effective veteran reintegration programs. Veteran and musician Olga Rukavishnikova shared her own thoughts on the adaptation of military personnel.

Olga Rukavishnikova emphasized that a deep understanding of the veteran community is critical for creating comfortable conditions for defenders to return to civilian work. Employers and government institutions must rely on veterans’ real-world experiences, not theoretical models.