Generali confirms its position at the top of the Extel rankings in the 2026 edition. Group CEO Philippe Donnet has been awarded “Top CEO” in the European insurance sector for the fifth consecutive year of the annual survey by Extel (formerly Institutional Investor), a specialized magazine and independent research company in the field of international finance.
Generali It also maintains its top spot in several key categories Based on joint feedback from institutional investors (buy-side) and financial analysts (sell-side), Generali's Group CFO, Cristiano Borean, was once again awarded "Top CFO" in the insurance industry. Generali's Investor & Rating Agency Relations team also once again ranked first in the categories "Top IR Team," "Top IR Professional" – Fabio Cleva, Group Head of Investor & Rating Agency Relations –, "Top IR Program," and "Top Analyst / Investor Day."
Generali also obtained the top position in the “Top Company Board” rankings and in the ESG categoryGenerali has also obtained the recognition of “Most Honoured Company” for the year 2026. The Group CEO of Generali, Philippe Donnet, commented: “The strength and solidity of our results allow us, once again this year, to receive this important recognition from the international financial community. We are very proud of this achievement, which reflects the exceptional professionalism and dedication of Generali's people. The awarding of the title of 'Most Honored Company' also demonstrates our constant pursuit of excellence in customer relationships, in our core competencies in insurance and asset management, and in the Group's operating model. All of this is the result of our commitment to the disciplined implementation of the 'Lifetime Partner 27: Driving Excellence' strategic plan, which allows us to further consolidate Generali as an independent, international, and Italian player.”
The Extel ranking reflects the assessments of approximately 1.500 professionals, among institutional investors and financial analysts. CEOs were evaluated on credibility, leadership, and communication skills, while CFOs were judged on the effectiveness of capital allocation, financial management, and communication. Board quality and ESG metrics were also considered.
