Unipol Group: preliminary results as at 31 march 2005

The first quarter of 2005 for the Unipol Group will close with an increase in net profit of over 40% compared to the first quarter of 2004. This is the key feature emerging from the analysis of the Group preliminary consolidated results as at 31 March 2005. The final results will be submitted to the Board of Directors of Unipol Assicurazioni - to be held on 13 May 2005 - for approval.