Generali leads Extel rankings, Philippe Donnet confirmed as Top CEO in the insurance sector

• Generali also leads the insurance sector in the Top CFO, Top IR, Top Company Board and Top ESG Program categories as well as being recognised with the Most Honoured Company title

Milan – Generali has once again claimed top spots in the 2026 edition of Extel rankings. Group CEO Philippe Donnet was confirmed "Top CEO" in the European insurance sector for the fifth year in a row of the annual survey by Extel (formerly Institutional Investor), the specialist magazine and independent research company in the field of international finance.

In addition, Generali again ranked at the top of a number of key categories for the combined buy-side and sell-side feedback, with Generali Group CFO, Cristiano Borean, reconfirmed as the "Top CFO" in the insurance sector. The Generali Investor & Rating Agency Relations team also once again ranked first in the "Top IR Team", "Top IR Professional" - Fabio Cleva, Group Head of Investor & Rating Agency Relations, "Top IR Program" and "Top Analyst / Investor Day" categories and Generali received the “Top Company Board” ranking as well as sharing the Top ranking for ESG.

Furthermore, Generali was recognised with the “Most Honoured Company” title for the year 2026.

Generali Group CEO, Philippe Donnet, said: “The strength and solidity of our results have once again allowed us to achieve such important recognition from the international financial community. We are very proud of this accomplishment, which reflects the exceptional professionalism and dedication of the Generali people. The title of “Most Honoured Company” also testifies to 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 the disciplined execution of our strategic plan ‘Lifetime Partner 27: Driving Excellence’, which further strengthens Generali’s position as an Italian, independent and international player.”

The Extel rankings reflect the evaluations of around 1,500 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.