In 2024, the world economy is growing slowly and the forecasts for 2025 are similar, while geopolitical tensions are putting global stability at risk. In Italy, the economy is stable, markets are favorable and banks are solid, but with an eye…
Generali and Cattolica present the Protection offer, with decreasing capital solutions to cover mortgages, parenthood and active aging. The offer also includes W Benessere, to access healthcare services at discounted rates
At the OECD Forum, speeches by, among others, Signorini, DG of Bankitalia, and Sironi, President of Generali. The former emphasized the need for greater inclusion in the merit of digital technology; the latter insisted on the importance of partnerships…
The event "Mission Artificial Intelligence: Banks and Insurance Companies to the Challenge of Innovation," organized by NewsMondo.it, will be held on November 12, 2024 at the Palazzo della Borsa in Milan. This event explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the digital transformation of the banking and insurance sectors…
Howden's Injury Index 2024 reveals a worrying increase in injuries across Europe's top leagues. With over 4.100 injuries in the 2023-2024 season, the costs to clubs and risks to players are rising sharply, especially among…
The Council of Ministers approved the bill on the budget maneuver for 2025 yesterday evening. Green light for the controversial withdrawal of 3,5 billion from banks and insurance companies for healthcare. Confirmation of the wedge cut and…
Joint report by Generali and the United Nations Development Programme highlights how parametric insurance can ensure rapid payments in response to extreme weather events, improving the resilience of vulnerable communities
Generali, through The Human Safety Net Foundation, launches an initiative to train 300 refugees and migrants as social and health workers in Italy, with a focus on Lombardy, Lazio and Emilia Romagna. An inclusive model to address demographic challenges and create opportunities…
Acquired the stakes of Cnp Assurances and Allianz in Life. The operation will allow Unicredit to accelerate growth in a sector based on commissions and with good profitability. The impact on Cet1 is estimated at 20 basis points
From 1 January 2025, all companies in Italy will have to take out insurance policies against damages from catastrophic events. The decree provides for a 30% advance on damages to facilitate the recovery of affected activities
Treviso and Mestre offices reunited in a single location. Casini: “For Howden Italia, Veneto is a fundamental entrepreneurial reality. We will continue on the path of strengthening our presence”
At the G7 and Ania conference, the president of Ivass and director general of Bankitalia, Luigi Federico Signorini, highlighted the importance of a proactive approach to improve insurance coverage, focusing on greater awareness of risks and clear communication in the sector
The week of August begins well for Piazza Affari: financial stocks are on the rise but gold has beaten the Eurostoxx 50 index since 2019 and the crisis in the Middle East and Ukraine is causing oil and gas prices to rise
AXA ready to sell its asset management division to BNP Paribas for 5,1 billion euros. A new European leader in the asset management sector is born. In the non-life sector in Italy, the French insurance group acquires Nobis
German insurance giant Allianz has announced the acquisition of 51% of Income Insurance, a leading company in Singapore, for 1,5 billion euros (2,2 billion Singapore dollars). The transaction aims to expand Allianz's presence in Asia-Pacific and…
The cyber insurance market is growing globally. Growth potential in Europe of 25% by 2030. Italian SMEs, at increasing risk of cyber attacks, have the opportunity to protect themselves with convenient policies. Data from the Howden Report
Ania Assembly: damage from natural disasters is increasing but insured homes and businesses are still under 10%. Healthy insurance sector, but rising car insurance due to inflation. Signorini (Ivass) calls for transparency and correctness in policies
According to former footballer Christian Panucci, social media can affect the psychological well-being of modern footballers by increasing the risk of getting hurt. But injuries also affect low-risk sports like golf. Howden Talk's reflections on…
Generali presents Rinnova Valore Bonus, a multi-option investment policy that offers stability, returns and a loyalty bonus to reward your trust. Here are the features
In his remarks Signorini underlined the resilience of the Italian insurance sector, with significant improvements in the financial solidity, profitability and liquidity of insurance companies. But he reiterated the importance of a prudent and far-sighted approach
Born after the 2010 Haiti earthquake, today MiCRO operates in Guatemala, El Salvador, Colombia and Mexico with 180.000 customers. Its parametric solutions cover financial losses affecting small farmers and microbusinesses following natural disasters
An Assoprevidenza seminar event is scheduled for tomorrow 15 May in Rome to discover how Generali can support social security institutions with innovative insurance solutions. Dario Focarelli, General Director of Ania, and other sector experts will speak
Direct insurance premiums rose by 9,8% to 4,2. The Non-Life business increased by 8,7% to 2,3 billion euros, while the Life business increased by 11,1% to 1,9 billion
Generali reorganizes its activities by focusing on insurance and asset management: Woody Bradford, CEO of Conning, arrives at the head of the second. Donnet's choices which thus shortens the chain of command
"Don't take them first" is this football slogan that pushes savers to prefer insurance products that protect capital from sudden and significant losses. What is in the 6 insurance branches of the Life market. Because two years ago the surge…
Saturday's episode of the Financial Guide, created by REF Ricerche in collaboration with Allianz Bank Financial Advisors, and published in 16 languages by FIRSTonline will be dedicated to the importance of insurance products in the household portfolio. Riccardo Sabbatini, journalist…
The speech by Stefano de Polis (IVASS) at the Mondo Institutional Forum according to which investments in Ibip products in Italy are 5% of GDP, below the EU average of 7-8%, but offer opportunities to small savers and guarantees for the…
The Company launches the new 100% separate management insurance offer, which optimizes the risk-return ratio. Additional coverage for accidents is also provided
The increase in raw material prices has caused losses for almost 70% of Italian companies. There is also concern about business interruption and the economic crisis. At a global level, the first concern is always cyber risk
The flood in Emilia-Romagna was the sixth catastrophic event worldwide in terms of economic loss. But the hailstorms in the north and the flood in Tuscany also had an impact on our country. Globally, about 380 billion dollars, the losses…
The share buyback plan will be submitted for approval at the Shareholders' Meeting in April and will start in 2024, once all authorizations have been received
The growth of the independent insurance brokerage group continues. Four companies acquired in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway. Casini, CEO Howden Italia: "the construction of the leading European broker for customers and talent continues"
After 20 years the collaboration between the two companies continues. The goal is to continue to offer comprehensive, innovative and adaptable insurance services for travellers' needs
Generali consolidates its strategic positioning in China by becoming 100% shareholder of Generali China Insurance Company (GCI), with the aim of strengthening its presence in the Chinese market and laying the foundations for future growth
Italians are willing to share more personal data with insurance companies in order to personalize policies and obtain greater savings. Value for money remains the decisive factor for purchasing while agents are the preferred channel. THE…
The group totaled gross premiums of 60 billion and a combined ratio of 94,3%. CFO Borean: "Plan targets for 2024 confirmed". The impact of natural disasters is estimated at 875 million. Life insurance premiums declined
Born in 2022, Generali Ventures has already invested in three Venture Capital funds focused on the insurtech and fintech sectors. The initiative is part of the "Lifetime Partner 24: Driving Growth" strategic plan for the group's digital transformation
CEO Casini: the nine brokers under observation are individually worth between 1 and 3 million in turnover for a total value of around 20 million in revenue
Life insurers are facing a significant outflow of assets under management (AUM), ahead of the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history. Insured persons over the age of 65 hold 40%…
During the Insurance Day, Ivass presented the first Report on risks from natural disasters and sustainability. There is still a long way to go to fill the coverage gap
The insurance company has opened the doors of its Mogliano Veneto Campus for the 2023 edition of its Tech Conference. Over 250 people for a moment of discussion on the challenges of digital transformation
Casini (CEO Howden Italia): “With this acquisition we want to contribute to the efficiency of the booking, use and coverage processes of healthcare services also by integrating the private offer with the public one"
In Italy the group was born in 2021. Since then the brokers Scagliarini of Bologna, Tower of Vicenza, ASI and Nord Est of Treviso, Assiteca (the largest Italian company in the sector) and Assimovie have joined it. TO…
Attiva Agricoltura and Active Impresa Agricola are underway: two dynamic, modular and customizable platforms that evolve with the needs of entrepreneurs to protect activities, assets and digital security. Here are all the details
For the 125th anniversary of the company which is part of the Generali Group, a new supplementary pension insurance product was launched. Allied Previdenza combines the guarantees of LTC (Long Term Care) policies with coverage for permanent disability from…
Motorcycle insurance, required by law so that vehicles such as motorbikes, mopeds, scooters or mopeds can circulate on the road, can also be subscribed online
For the first time Generali will participate in the Meeting for friendship among peoples with the Catholic division. Piazza Generali Cattolica is the place to make known the stories of solidarity and inclusion of the "A hand to those who support" project
Interview with Fiorella Caranchini, Human Resources Business Partner Country GM of Generali Italia. "Data is the link between the employee and the customer." "Data management is strategic but people are at the centre"
With the acquisition of Insera Spa, Verlingue becomes the majority shareholder guaranteeing a significant position on the Italian insurance brokerage market
Generali's total assets under management increase to 775 billion euros thanks to the acquisition of Conning and its subsidiaries - Cathay Life becomes a minority shareholder of Generali Investimenti Holding
The president of the Association of Insurance Companies underlined that "for the Life sector, in the first four months of the year, net inflows were negative by 7 billion as a result of the drop in premiums and, above all, of a volume of outgoings…
The five major insurance companies involved in the rescue of Eurovita announce that they have approved membership of the plan. It's the game changer for underwriters
The blocking of redemptions only concerns Eurovita: if in the meantime a policy passes to a new entity, as is in the plan, the redemption will still be possible. He breathes a sigh of relief. At the moment. The Eurovita case is the tip…
An agreement has been found for the rescue of Eurovita. Now the word passes to the Boards of the five companies involved who must deliberate for approval by Thursday, June 30th. The blocking of redemptions will be postponed by a few weeks to facilitate the correct process
In his annual report, the president of the Insurance Supervisory Institute illustrates the critical issues of the Life branch and suggests "high attention". An agreement is hoped for Eurovita by the end of the month
Uphill rescue for the insurance company. Generali, Poste Vita, Unipol, Intesa Sanpaolo Vita and Allianz reaffirm their willingness to intervene. But they want all banks to lend money for redemptions.
The Head of Distribution of Alleanza Assicurazioni, which boasts a network of 11.000 consultants, of which over 4.000 are employees, explains how the role of the financial consultant has changed over time.
Agreement reached between the banks on the rescue of Eurovita. Now it's a question of waiting for the response from the insurance companies. Tight deadlines
The rescue plan of the company specializing in the life sector is very complex: it involves a large number of subjects and there are no precedents in the sector
For Eurovita, close talks between the 5 insurance companies interested in its stew. But the complications could push the date. Savers and apprehensive employees
In a global context of uncertainty, the risks to financial stability remain high, however banks, households and businesses are now more solid than in past episodes of turbulence. The Bank of Italy Financial Stability Report
The Generali shareholders' meeting also approves the remuneration policy. Carlo Schiavone (Caltagirone) chairman of the board of statutory auditors - Chairman Sironi: "Brilliant results, for the benefit of all stakeholders" - Main shareholders' shares unchanged
The hypothesis on the MEF table: dividing the company in crisis into five business branches which would be taken over by Intesa Vita, Poste Generali, Unipol and Allianz. The fear is the "ransom race", which would be worth 9 billion but so far Ivass has stopped it.
The new company will handle claims and develop a network of affiliated healthcare facilities to support the insurance offer of Intesa Sanpaolo Rbm Salute. InSalute Servizi is 65% owned by Intesa Sanpaolo Vita and 35% by Blue Assistance
General rebound in stock prices after Black Monday: the Nasdaq is pulling the sprint on stock exchanges around the world and in Piazza Affari it is the big banks and insurance companies that are dragging the Ftse Mib upwards
For CEO Casini, a permanent working table between the insurance industry, the government and the public administrations is necessary to work together on the objectives set by the UN 2030 Agenda. Brokers as sentinels of the industry and the local area
The moral suasion of the Revenue Agency to absorb 19 billion was rejected. The institutes say they no longer have fiscal capacity. The large insurance companies, on the other hand, consider the operation extraneous to their business
The agreement aims to spread financial and insurance culture throughout the area, in support of families and communities. The online competition "Edufin rewards you" is also underway
The group also announced that Intesa Sanpaolo Vita has acquired the 26,2% of RBM Salute shares still held by the Favaretto family (through RBH), for a total amount of €360m. New agreement with Previmedical
"M&A Cyber Risk Management Solution" allows to evaluate the IT vulnerability of companies subject to merger/acquisition from an insurance, cyber-technical and legal point of view
The appointment will take effect from 30 January 2023. Kanu will manage the implementation of the Generali Global Corporate & Commercial business in all markets where GC&C is present.
Users who turn to an auto practice agency, which adopts the Sermetra Net Service IT platform, will benefit from insurance coverage on the Single Document at no cost
The first episode of the "La Challenge" contest is available from today, which includes one story per week, for 10 weeks, until 26 March 2023. The goal is to spread the value of protection and insurance culture.
The new stock market year opens under the banner of maximum caution and the first negative sign comes from China where the manufacturing industry records the third consecutive decline
The platform manages compliance, data processing and the organisation, management and control model. Ensuring compliance with the regulations also towards the end customer.
Banco Bpm has announced the signing of a binding agreement with Crédit Agricole Assurances for the establishment of a long-term strategic partnership (20 years) in bancassurance in the non-life and protection sector
Banco BPM grants exclusive rights to Credit Agricole which will negotiate the acquisition of a majority stake in the Non-Life/Protection branch of Banca di Castagna after winning the French derby with Axa
The Auto Protected Guide coverage, in addition to the traditional protections typical of a car policy, is designed to offer the Allianz Lithium option which covers all the typical risks of electric and plug-in hybrid cars
