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Media releases

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09
2022

Children enjoying fewer cultural activities due to financial constraints

When it comes to getting children involved in cultural

19

09
2022

Financial uncertainty forcing Swiss people to cut back on spending

Inflation, energy crisis and potential wars – current

23

08
2022

Generali Switzerland streamlines and focuses its Executive Board

Generali Switzerland is streamlining its Executive Board and

30

05
2022

The Swiss want to make up for missed overseas holidays

For two years, the Swiss had to be flexible when it came to

29

04
2022

Annual results: Generali Switzerland holds its ground in a challenging environment

Generali Switzerland closes the year 2021 with a stable volume

05

04
2022

Stefanie Heinzmann becomes the new mentor of the «Lion Kids» music promotion programme

The music promotion programme by Generali Switzerland and the

18

03
2022

Generali Switzerland insures refugees from Ukraine as household members

Generali Switzerland is expanding its insurance coverage

23

02
2022

Christoph Schmallenbach new CEO of Generali Switzerland

The Board of Directors of Generali Switzerland has

20

01
2022

Generali Switzerland pushes digitalisation to position itself as a leading insurer for private customers and SMEs

The digital revolution is pertinent to every industry. In addition to

11

01
2022

Abdi Salam Ali and Kidane Solomon are new Generali Running Talents

The best runners in the THSN Refugee Team receive Generali

08

12
2021

Generali brand LINGS: insurance for bank customers at the click of a button

The Generali brand LINGS and Bank Cler are joining forces:

16

11
2021

The pandemic has made us rethink remote working

Approximately 80% of Swiss employees are enjoying the

04

11
2021

43% of women in Switzerland aren’t saving for old age

Many women aren’t thinking about their retirement provision. The main

02

11
2021

Swiss population not visible enough out and about

During the darker months of the year, visibility is

04

10
2021

«There for you»: the new song from SMA Kids by Generali feat. Luca Hänni is an ode to friendship

As part of Generali Switzerland's programme promoting music

19

07
2021

The Swiss are heading to Italy this summer

The Covid-19 pandemic has made it harder to travel, but most

01

07
2021

Storms cause damage in the millions

Summer storms with hail have caused damage across large sections

15

06
2021

Tadesse Abraham and Generali Switzerland kick-start the “THSN Refugee Team” in Zurich

After launching the “THSN Refugee Team” in

29

04
2021

Generali Switzerland annual result: Solid performance marked by one-off effects

Generali Switzerland ended 2020 with a stable volume of premiums

27

04
2021

Andreas Schlögl appointed Chief Transformation Officer of Generali Switzerland

Andreas Schlögl assumes the newly created role of

31

03
2021

Generali Switzerland redefines sustainability

Tomorrow Invest, an investment solution from Generali

30

03
2021

Fortuna Investment to become Generali Investments

As of 1 April 2021, Fortuna Investment AG will operate under the name

17

03
2021

Philipp Keller to become new Chief Risk Officer of Generali Switzerland

Philipp Keller will take up the position of Chief Risk Officer

16

03
2021

Luca Hänni is the new mentor of the "SMA Kids by Generali" programme encouraging musical creativity

This year, Luca Hänni will be supporting the programme to

24

11
2020

Refugee Team takes the top spot in the first audio-assisted race in Europe

After two months of training, the 11 refugees and migrants who

10

11
2020

Hans-Jürgen Wolter to become new Chief Risk Officer of Generali Switzerland

Hans-Jürgen Wolter will take up the position of Chief Risk Officer at

06

10
2020

SMA Kids: Song première "Narbe"

As part of Generali Switzerland's programme promoting music

15

09
2020

Start-up assistance for refugees: Generali Switzerland launches running team with Tadesse Abraham

Giving socially disadvantaged people a chance. That is the aim of The

11

08
2020

Generali Switzerland, Bligg and the Swiss Music Awards champion the country’s young musical talent

The newly launched music development programme, SMA Kids by Generali,

15

05
2020

Stellungnahme zum Pandemie-Gutachten

Der «Ombudsman der Privatversicherer und der Suva» hat heute ein

30

04
2020

Publication of result for 2019

Generali Switzerland publishes its 2019 financial condition

27

04
2020

COVID-19 survey: SMEs consider the risk of bankruptcy to be real

Many Swiss SMEs are feeling the effects of the COVID-19

20

03
2020

Generali Switzerland is seeking “Heroes against loneliness”

In the fight against the coronavirus, people over 65 and those with a

06

03
2020

Generali Switzerland is extending home office in response to the rapid spread of coronavirus

To break the chain of infection as far as possible and reduce

09

01
2020

Carola Wahl is elected a member of the Board of Directors of Generali Personal Insurance Ltd. and Generali General Insurance Ltd.

At extraordinary general meetings held on 8 January 2020, Carola Wahl

17

12
2019

Music-loving children between the ages of 6 and 12 can look forward to an interactive programme for young talent in 2020.

Generali Switzerland, Bligg and the Swiss Music Awards –

17

12
2019

The Innovation Garage of Generali Switzerland to become “House of Insurtech Switzerland (HITS)”

Generali Switzerland has successfully promoted topics such as

12

12
2019

Generali Switzerland is a new Main Partner of the Zurich Film Festival

The Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) welcomes cooperation with

25

10
2019

Generali Switzerland: realignment of the Executive Board

Generali Switzerland is to undergo a managerial realignment

23

10
2019

Generali Switzerland presents Nick Heidfeld at Auto Zürich

Generali Switzerland presents Nick Heidfeld at Auto Zürich.

19

06
2019

Generali Switzerland presents Acoustic Tour by musician Bligg

Generali Switzerland is teaming up with Bligg as part of the

02

05
2019

Generali Switzerland and ÖKK launch sales cooperation

Generali Switzerland and ÖKK are entering into a sales

30

04
2019

Good annual result for 2018: Consistent development and progress made towards sustainable growth

Generali Switzerland achieved an overall result in 2018 of CHF

10

04
2019

Eight out of ten young adults not saving for retirement

760,000 young adults in Switzerland are not saving for

22

01
2019

Tadesse Abraham is brand ambassador for Generali Switzerland

With Tadesse Abraham, Generali Switzerland has gained

03

12
2018

The new digital pillar 3a pension product

Generali Switzerland is taking on the banks as the first

03

10
2018

Martin Bolt appointed new Country Compliance Officer of Generali Switzerland

Martin Bolt succeeds Daniel Gysel who will be taking on a new

22

09
2018

No luck in Lotto? Losing tickets get a second chance

Tickets that didn’t crack the Super-Jackpot get a second

03

07
2018

Mike Fuhrmann new Chief Marketing & Customer Officer at Generali

As of 20 August 2018, Mike Fuhrmann will become the director of the

30

04
2018

Successful 2017 annual results; implementation of the new strategy on schedule

Generali Switzerland achieved its financial goals in the

27

04
2018

Generali Switzerland to open an inhouse Innovation Garage

During its transformation process, Generali Switzerland will invest

19

02
2018

Net Promoter Program from Generali is recognised as one of the world’s best system

Medallia has recognised Generali's Net Promoter Program as one

02

02
2018

Alexander Lacher to be appointed the new General Counsel of the Generali Group Switzerland

With effect from 1 April 2018, as General Counsel, Alexander Lacher

06

12
2017

Generali wins an award for the best digital strategy worldwide

Generali Group Switzerland has been working on the Mobile

24

11
2017

Generali Group Switzerland: New elections to the boards of directors of Generali (Switzerland) Holding Ltd., Generali General Insurance Ltd., Generali Personal Insurance Ltd. and Fortuna Legal Protection Insurance Ltd.

On 23 November 2017, extraordinary general meetings

08

11
2017

Generali Group Switzerland: Sepp Ruchti appointed Director Distribution Partner Management

Sepp Ruchti is to become Director Distribution Partner

17

10
2017

Generali Group Switzerland is launching its digital customer portal

Generali Group Switzerland launched its digital customer

25

09
2017

Generali Group Switzerland: Cooperation with Lienhardt & Partner Privatbank Zürich AG

The Generali Group Switzerland has signed a cooperation

01

09
2017

Reward for secure homes

The Generali Group Switzerland is rewarding people who have

15

08
2017

Generali Switzerland has gained a new IT provider with Avectris

The Generali Group Switzerland is also modernising its

07

08
2017

Generali drive-in in Lugano: The quick and simple solution for hail damage to cars

Summer storms accompanied by hail – of the kind that occurred

20

07
2017

Giselle Lim is to become the new Chief Risk Officer at Generali Group Switzerland

Giselle Lim will take over the management of the Risk

05

07
2017

Two new employees in Non-Life Department

The Generali Group Switzerland is taking on two new employees

21

06
2017

The Generali Group Switzerland launches its own start-up with "Lings"

In its continued efforts to promote innovation, the Generali

01

06
2017

Generali drive-in in Gwatt: The quick and simple solution for hail damage to cars

Storms accompanied by hail – of the kind that occurred on 31 May 2017

23

05
2017

Generali Switzerland and Swiss Post Solutions (SPS) conclude their cooperation

The Generali Group Switzerland and Swiss Post Solutions (SPS)

20

04
2017

Contents insurance – in line with the times

Water, fire, storms, burglaries - Mr. and Mrs. Schweizer have

19

04
2017

Annual Report 2016: The Generali Group Switzerland achieves its targets and has implemented a new strategy

The Generali Group Switzerland saw growth of 23.8% to CHF

10

04
2017

Implementation of a social plan for the Generali Group Switzerland

The employee delegation and management of the Generali

04

04
2017

Thomas A. Gutzwiller joins the Board of Directors at Generali Personenversicherungen AG and Generali General Insurance Ltd.

During the ordinary general meetings on April 4, 2017, Thomas

09

03
2017

Generali Group Switzerland joins FinTech Incubator F10 as a Corporate Member

The Generali Group Switzerland has implemented a new strategy

31

01
2017

Consultation process concluded at Generali Group Switzerland

The consultation process opened on 22 November 2016 at

26

01
2017

Martin Frick to become the new Chief Operations & IT Officer of Generali Group Switzerland

On 1 February 2017, Martin Frick will take over the management

22

12
2016

New members of the Board of Directors

New elections for the Board of Directors of

22

12
2016

Christian Conti is the new Chief Non-Life Officer of Generali Group Switzerland

As of the 1st of March 2017, Christian Conti will be the head

16

12
2016

Generali Group Switzerland sells its stake in Europ Assistance (Schweiz) Holding AG to Vaudoise Insurance Holding Ltd

22

11
2016

Generali Group Switzerland is investing around 100 million francs in its strategic reorientation

26

10
2016

Vouchers for insurance products of the Generali Group Switzerland can now be purchased at Media Markt

From now on, customers can buy vouchers for various

28

09
2016

Generali Switzerland Holding Ltd. agrees to sell Fortuna Life Insurance Ltd. Vaduz

25

07
2016

Generali Group: Moody’s affirms rating Baa1 and outlook stable

Trieste – Moody’s announced that it has affirmed the Baa1 IFS

31

05
2016

Generali drive-in in Worb: The quick and simple solution for hail damage to cars

Storms accompanied by hail – of the kind that occurred on 28 May 2016

29

04
2016

Andreas Krümmel to be the new CEO of Generali Group Switzerland from early May 2016

Andreas Krümmel will assume the role of CEO of Generali

20

04
2016

Annual Report 2015

The Generali Group Switzerland hit its targets in the 2015

02

03
2016

Andreas Krümmel to be new CEO of Generali Group Switzerland

Andreas Krümmel will assume the role of CEO of Generali

21

12
2015

Contributing to the success of Swiss tennis – Generali builds on its commitment

The Swiss Tennis Association is a success story, and the

18

11
2015

Alfred Leu appointed as CEO of Generali Holding Vienna

Peter Thirring to resign as CEO of Generali Holding Vienna

22

04
2015

2014 Annual Report

The Generali Group Switzerland achieved its targets in the

12

01
2015

Image campaign

Generali puts people centre stage.

27

05
2014

Event insurance

The perfect celebration, insured in the best possible way.

16

04
2014

2013 Annual Report

Generali Group Switzerland can look back on a generally