Generali tops Extel rankings, Philippe Donnet confirmed as best CEO in the insurance sector

• Generali also leads the insurance sector in the Best CFO, Best Investor / Analyst Event, Best IR Professional, Best IR Program, Best IR Team and Best ESG Program categories

Milan – Generali Group CEO Philippe Donnet was confirmed "Best CEO" in the European insurance sector  for the fourth year in  a row in the 2025 edition of the annual survey by Extel (formerly Institutional Investor), the specialist magazine and independent research company in the field of international finance.

This success was mirrored across a number of key categories for the combined buy-side and sell-side feedback, with Generali Group CFO, Cristiano Borean, reconfirmed as the "Best CFO" in the insurance sector. The Generali Investor & Rating Agency Relations team also ranked first in the "Best IR Team", "Best IR Professional" - Fabio Cleva, Group Head of Investor & Rating Agency Relations, "Best IR Program" and "Best Investor / Analyst Day" categories.

In addition, Generali was awarded first position in the "Best ESG Program" category.

Generali Group CEO, Philippe Donnet, said: “We are extremely proud that the financial community has once again recognized the outstanding professional quality and commitment of the Generali people, and I warmly congratulate all our colleagues and teams that were awarded. Our results in this year’s rankings are particularly significant because they highlight the fantastic work underpinning our new strategic plan, 'Lifetime Partner 27: Driving Excellence'. As we remain fully focused on achieving excellence in our customer relationships, operating model, and key competencies, these important recognitions motivate us even more to achieve our ambitious goals.”

The Extel ranking reflects the evaluations of around 1,800 professionals, institutional investors and financial analysts. The CEOs were assessed on the criteria of credibility, leadership and communication, whereas CFOs were evaluated based on capital allocation, financial stewardship and communication. In addition, the quality of the board of directors and ESG metrics were assessed.

A number of factors were examined to assess Investor Relations activities, including roadshows, quality of financial information, business and market knowledge, and the company's reactivity and standing.