The green light was long-awaited. UniCredit estimates a benefit of approximately 52 basis points on the CET1 ratio based on the situation in the second quarter of 2026.
In an interview with Il Sole 24 Ore, Unipol's president weighs in on the banking risk and reassures the market and politicians. The message is clear: no splitting up at MPS.
The company accelerated in the first six months of the year, supported by growth in the Life segment and the expansion of its Protection business. Its capital position is also solid, with assets under management at €186,5 billion and a solvency ratio of 248%.
Intesa Sanpaolo Assicurazioni's new multi-line policy offers guided investments and an asset allocation that is updated over time. The four options are tailored to the client's age, risk profile, and specific needs.
Starting July 16, 2026, mandatory insurance for e-scooters will be in effect. Here's how much insurance costs, what fines are available, why the license plate remains a sticking point, and what changes in the event of an accident.
The European Parliament has approved the report on competition policy which, Mf reports, also includes an amendment which underlines the importance of ensuring a level playing field between banks and insurance companies in the treatment of cross-shareholdings.
Ania President Giovanni Liverani also addressed politicians during the annual meeting in Rome: "The risk is weakening our role as major purchasers and custodians of national public debt." The proposals: mandatory coverage for homes receiving...
IVASS's Annual Report has been presented. The Institute, along with the Italian Antitrust Authority (AGCM), is launching a fact-finding investigation into policy interventions. President Angelini: "We will monitor mergers of banking and insurance institutions, but the outcome remains tied to market dynamics."
The new global Academy is based in Palazzo Berlam in Trieste and aims to strengthen the group's strategic transformation. In 2025, Generali invested €74 million in training.
The first joint convention between the Generali and Cattolica networks took place in Turin: over 10 attendees attended the launch of the Generali Insurance Partner model.
On the occasion of Archivissima 2025, the Generali Historical Archives offers an immersive experience that brings the Trieste of its origins back to life through virtual reality.
Generali presents Redion, a new global brand that integrates Europ Assistance and Generali Employee Benefits. The group also launches a Tier 2 bond of up to €750 million.
The strategic partnership between the two companies allows for the introduction of a new consultancy model that expands the contact channels between insured and the legal structure, making services more accessible, immediate and consistent with users' digital habits.
The relaunch of the website confirms Generali's commitment to strengthening its role as a Lifetime Partner for people, through innovative solutions and an increasingly accessible digital presence that is consistent with the Group's positioning.
Unipol's board of directors approved the first quarter results which show a reported consolidated net result of 329 million (+15,4%) and a consolidated net profit of 433 million (+6,2%), including the contribution of the associated company Bper
Speaking at the AIBA conference, the president of ANIA emphasized the role of brokers, explaining the three reasons behind Italy's insurance potential and calling for close collaboration with institutions, especially given the alarming data on catastrophic risks...
A new agreement has been finalized for the development of life insurance solutions tailored to the new needs arising from demographic changes and dedicated to affluent and private customers.
Management of company vehicle movements is evolving from an internal function to an outsourced service, driven by the need for efficiency, traceability, and cost flexibility. The pay-per-use model allows companies to transform fixed costs into variable ones, reducing operational complexity...
Das Assicurazioni of the Generali Group and TrueScreen have signed a partnership to certify digital evidence and strengthen legal protection against fraud and manipulation.
Unipol closed 2025 with a consolidated net profit of €1,53 billion, up 36,8%, and insurance premiums of €17,36 billion. A proposed dividend of €1,12 per share.
The insurance brokerage firm has integrated the services of the Sermetra Holding Group's payment institution into its operations. Girola, CEO of Xoldy: "We have redesigned the payments model in the insurance industry. Payment is no longer an ancillary service,…
From May 16, 2026, electric scooters must have a license plate and insurance: owners have 60 days to comply, with fines of up to 400 euros and variable costs between insurance and taxes.
Fears of an escalation in the Middle East conflict have rocked European markets, with Madrid and Milan leading the way. Oil and gas prices continue to soar - Follow the LIVE broadcast.
Intesa Sanpaolo Assicurazioni joins the Conference of European Bancassurers, becoming the first Italian member of the CEB. This entry strengthens the European dialogue on bancassurance, focusing on sustainability, consumer protection, and regulatory developments in the sector.
Generali Core Tech will focus on the management and development of “Insurance in a Box” (IIAB), the centralized and shared platform for the Life and P&C businesses and will cover 15 million policies
Following yesterday's sell-off on Wall Street, European asset management stocks are plummeting amid fears that a new AI tool could disrupt the sector. In Milan, FinecoBank, Azimut, and Banca Generali are in deep red, while...
In an interview with Corriere della Sera, the president of Ania (National Association of Insurance Companies) called the situation in Niscemi a "paradoxical" one. According to Liverani, the current laws, which exempt storm surge and flood insurance from mandatory requirements, need to be expanded.
Beazley rejected Zurich's €7,7 billion offer, deeming it insufficient by the board. The Swiss group is now weighing whether to relaunch or withdraw, while the market is scrutinizing the deal's price, strategy, and timing.
Giovanni Liverani, President of the Italian Insurance Association (ANIA), sounded the alarm during a hearing before the Chamber of Deputies regarding the worrying effects of the demographic transition in Italy.
Mbs Consulting, a Cerved Group company, has appointed Antonio Serrapica as its new Head of Insurance and Senior Partner, strengthening its insurance practice.
AXA finalizes the acquisition of 51% of Prima Assicurazioni for €538 million. The deal strengthens its auto insurance strategy and direct distribution in Italy and Europe.
After successfully completing all necessary regulatory approvals and steps, Generali has finalized the legal integration of Generali Seguros y Reaseguros (formerly Liberty Seguros) and Generali España de Seguros y Reaseguros
In the 60th edition of the volume "The Principal Italian Companies", the Mediobanca Research Area reviews 2.828 companies, including banks and insurance companies, and analyses the eight most dynamic and profitable companies of the Fourth Capitalism.
After weeks of rumors, the official appointment of the board of directors has arrived. Terzariol will also assume the role of Deputy CEO and will step down as CEO of Insurance. Donnet: "The appointment confirms Generali's ability to build one of the best management teams…
"(R)assicurati - Il futuro spiegata semplice" ((R)assicurati - The future explained simply) is the new vodcast project from the Intesa Sanpaolo Assicurazioni Group, an initiative specifically aimed at Millennials and Gen-Z. Here are all the details.
According to Mf, a discussion is underway regarding auto insurance coverage for driver injuries. Premiums are taxed at 2,5%, but the Revenue Agency believes the tax rate should be 12,5%.
Criminals disguised as fraudsters claim 1.5 million victims, generating a turnover exceeding €600 million a year. How to avoid the false illusion of rock-bottom prices. Advice from IVASS.
The bank's focus on asset management, private banking, and insurance has been at the heart of CEO Carlo Messina's strategy for ten years. Corcos: "Asset management and advisory services account for 42% of the company's results…
AXA acquires 51% of Prima Assicurazioni for €500 million, aiming to double its auto business in Italy and strengthen its direct distribution in Europe. The stock price fell after the half-year results.
The European Commission has presented proposals to make issuing securitizations less costly for banks, both in terms of budgetary costs and bureaucracy. It is also considering easing regulation for insurance companies.
At the annual Ania assembly, Liverani proposes a public-private alliance to strengthen the system. Mattarella recalls global risks and the urgency of cohesion. The numbers of the sector
According to the Ivass Annual Report, the Italian insurance market records a premium incidence on GDP of 6,9%, strong growth in the life branch and solvency of 259%. The president of the Institute, however, recalls the risks linked to the macro context, bank mergers and…
Revo Insurance unveils 2026-2028 plan “The Techuman Era” with the aim of exceeding 550 million gross premiums, focusing on AI technology, organic growth and sustainability
These are non-bank institutions that hold around €5.000 trillion in loans in the Eurozone, but are not subject to the same stringent rules as credit institutions. The scheme is the one already adopted by the Bank of England
Six months ago, Intesa Sanpaolo reorganized its insurance sector to adapt to new protection needs, integrating health and damages into a single structure led by Massimiliano Dalla Via
The operation, announced last December, is part of the strategic plan “Lifetime Partner 24: Driving Growth”. The sale resulted in a capital loss of 20 million euros
Confcommercio and Generali in Italy sign a new agreement to offer associated companies subsidized coverage against catastrophic events and customized insurance solutions
After the rally of the last few days, the protagonists of the bank-insurance risk closed down on the last day of the month. Almost all the Magnificent Seven of American high tech also did badly, hit by the unexpected drop in GDP
In Trieste, the Generali assembly confirmed the current top management. The budget and dividend were also approved. Unicredit rose to 6,7 and surprisingly chose the Caltagirone list. Donnet: "Today the company won, Generali won"
With 24 hours to go until the meeting called to renew the top management of Generali, there are still many unknowns, starting with the future of the joint venture with Natixis and the possible moves of Unicredit
Generali Investments launches its first fund dedicated to Secondary Private Credit in partnership with Partners Group. Objective: to offer competitive returns and seize the opportunities of a rapidly expanding market
Over 100 employees: 73% of employees are women at the clerical level and 71% at the managerial level. Commercial partners: 1.100 agents and brokers. 25 years on the Italian market: yesterday was the anniversary
The event will bring together experts, companies and institutions to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence in the financial sector. Focus on business models, innovation and services for businesses and families
ARTE Generali launches ProCollect* and ProRisk, innovative tools dedicated to art professionals to simplify daily operations. Technologically innovative tools that will involve collection managers, museum directors, Fine Art insurance agents and brokers and other operators…
In the new plan, Damage collection at 10,6 billion and Life at 7,4 billion. Cash generation target of 1 billion in excess of coupons. President Cimbri: "We respond to increasingly complex scenarios"
The delay with which the ECB denied the Danish Compromise for the takeover bid by Banco Bpm on Anima and the EBA's refusal to rule create uncertainty upon uncertainty in the Italian game of risk that could also concern the takeover bid by MPS on Mediobanca...
The Luxembourg Authority warns consumers that they may be contacted by individuals or companies offering services related to the liquidation of Fwu Life Insurance Lux SA
The parade of bankers at Palazzo Chigi aims to reassure the Government that the takeovers have no hostile intentions and do not jeopardize the defense of Italians' savings, but in reality it is the casual use of the Golden Power by…
Italian insurance companies and pension funds invest very little in domestic companies, preferring government bonds and foreign markets. Yet, they could unlock up to 56 billion euros for the growth of the Italian economy
The months of March and April will be crucial for Italian finance. Here are the dates to mark in red on your calendar. The Unicredit assembly on March 27 and that of Generali on April 24 are crucial. Italian finance can change…
The Luxembourg Authority has released new instructions for recovering amounts blocked by Fwu policies, with details on how to start the reimbursement procedure
The Danish Compromise could be applied to Banco Bpm's takeover bid for Anima, but also to Unicredit's takeover bid for Banco Bpm and to Mps' takeover bid for Mediobanca. Everything will depend on the ECB. Here's the rule that could blow up the…
The Generali Group Company, leader in Italy in legal protection, launches an insurance solution to protect the activity of people who work in the world of associations and voluntary organizations. It is aimed at an audience of over 300 thousand entities…
The publication in the Official Journal of the provision is expected shortly, as soon as it is definitively approved by Parliament, which establishes the new regulatory framework that includes the obligation for companies to subscribe to an insurance policy for risks…
Valore futuro is a single-premium whole-life investment insurance solution that allows you to create value in the medium-long term through investment in the stock markets with the protection offered by the Separate Management
The banking risk game is getting more and more crowded and it is now harder to count who is in than who is left on the bench. Three banks, at the moment, remain out of the chaos. Their CEOs explain why
During the 2025 convention, CEO Davide Passero indicated the company's strategic priorities: "We invest in financial skills and digital technologies to enhance the professional service of our consultants"
The Luxembourg insurance supervisor has published an extract of the ruling on the liquidation of the company, but there is currently no official translation into Italian
We have received and are publishing the following press release issued by Howden. The Howden Group announces its financial results for the year ended 30 September 2024. Highlights David Howden, Founder and CEO of the Group, commented: “Our 30th year has proven to be a…
Generali explains "the strategic rationale of the partnership with Natixis" and answers all the questions on the operation that would lead to the birth of a world leader in asset management
In a note, Generali clarifies the details of the agreement with Natixis: from the Jv creation of value of over 1 billion, revenue synergies and efficiencies for 210 million. Total decision-making power on assets and safeguard clauses are foreseen, 50 million…
Three years of waiting, high costs, and a complicated communication system are just some of the obstacles that savers will have to face. Here are the details
The Board of Directors of Ania has made official, on the proposal of President Liverani, the new governance appointments, with the designation of four Vice Presidents and the formation of the Executive Committee
With the Luxembourg-based company now in liquidation, life insurance policies are frozen and there's no telling when, or if, customers will ever see their money. Here are the full details
The agreement will last 15 years, closing expected in early 2026. Generali will provide 15 billion in seed capital, preferential route for Natixis on 2026/27 dividends. Equal and "balanced" governance. Donnet: "Loss of sovereignty for Italy? A joke"
Los Angeles, for JpMorgan and Wall Street Journal the damage amounts to 50 billion dollars but according to AccuWeather the figure rises to 150 billion. The issue of insurance policies and the impact on company profits: here's what S&P says
We have received and are publishing the following press release issued by Generali. Assicurazioni Generali SpA (“Generali”) has today placed a new Tier 2 note denominated in Euros with maturity 2035 (the “New Notes”), issued in “green” format pursuant to Generali’s Sustainability Bond Framework. The transaction…
Consob Statistical Bulletin: double-digit growth in the first half of this year for the net profits of Italian banks and non-financial companies listed on the Milan Stock Exchange. The insurance sector is feeling the effects: here's why
The seminar “The main innovations in the insurance field”, organized by Ivass, explored the most relevant innovations in the insurance sector, including catastrophe policies, the reform of car insurance and artificial intelligence
Liverani has been appointed president of Ania for the three-year period 2025-2027. Coming from Generali, he boasts a long experience in the insurance sector and succeeds Maria Bianca Farina, who will become president emeritus
To finance the discount on Ires, the Government will ask for a new contribution from banks and insurance companies. Agreement by the majority, the measure will soon be presented to Parliament
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…
