1989

Strengthening of work-life balance and corporate welfare measures through the corporate supplementary agreement.
21 December
Global

On 21 December, an agreement is signed between the Company and the trade union organizations which introduces the telephone exchange “IBM 1750”.

15 December
Global

On 15 December, the Board of Directors accepts the resignation of Cinzio Zambelli from the office of Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

20 October
Global

The Advisory Committee for Private Insurance expresses its opinion in favor of granting the authorization to provide insurance coverage to Noricum Assicurazioni.

01 July
Global

In the framework of collaborative agreements reached with the Spanish cooperative movement, in July 1989 Unipol acquires two insurance holdings in Spain.

01 July
Global

The eighth Congress of the Unipol Agents Group takes place in Rome and Giancarlo Nannipieri, Livorno agent, is elected as chairman.

01 June
Brand

During the year, the Company reorganizes the Group’s brands. The color choice is green for companies in the insurance industry and blue for those in the financial sector.

01 March
Global

Unipol hosts an AECI seminar (Association of European cooperative insurance) in Milan on European cooperation entitled “Towards 1992”.

04 February
Global

On 4 February, the corporate supplementary agreement is signed. The supplementary agreement further strengthens the system of relations based on participatory mechanisms and employee involvement in enterprise development, which has marked the previous supplementary contracts.

1988

First historic agreement with trade union associations on supplementary pensions of employees.
16 December
Brand

On 16 December, Noricum Assicurazioni based in Bologna is incorporated. Unipol participates in the share capital with a 60% stake.

17 November
Global

On 17 November, an agreement is signed between Unipol and the trade union organizations for the creation of “retirement benefits”.

24 June
Global

Two events set out the actions and main objectives of the work program for the three-year period 1988/1990.

10 June
Global

On 10 June, an agreement is signed on the implementation on the national territory of a draft project for the reorganization of the claims settlement network.

01 May
Global

On 11 December 1989, the placement with the public of 5,280,500 ordinary shares is held successfully. They represent 18% of the ownership share of the Volksfuersorge Group of the Federal Republic of Germany.

01 April
Brand

On the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the establishment of the Company, Unipol sponsors the opera “Don Carlo” by Giuseppe Verdi held at Teatro Comunale di Bologna on April 1.

30 March
Global

On 30 March, the meeting in Bologna between Enea Mazzoli and Cinzio Zambelli with Jacques Vandier.

11 March
Global

The accident business grows by 15.7% while the health business grows by 37.9%. Development of the sector is strongly influenced by the evolution of the health care system, which in particular favors the development of the health business.

30 January
Global

These are the years in which the Company decides to proceed to a further technological development.

1987

Positive performance well above average in financial markets and brand promotion through participation in key political events.
15 October
Global

The insurance companies are authorized by the Ministry of Industry to provide insurance coverage in the field of supplementary pensions.

23 September
Global

On 23 September, BANEC S.p.A., Banca dell’Economia Cooperativa is incorporated with 38 shareholders and a capital of forty billion Italian liras. Unipol has a stake of 19.50% of the capital. Enea Mazzoli is appointed Deputy Chairman.

31 August
Global

The popularity of a listed company is certainly given by the number and value of securities that are traded.

30 July
Brand

The presence of a Unipol stand at the national meetings of the main political parties becomes a habit and a means to raise awareness as to its activities and products.

17 July
Global

On 17 June, Unipol and the trade unions sign an agreement renewing the economic and regulatory conditions of the corporate supplementary agreement.

26 May
Global

On 26 May, an extremely important agreement is signed in which the trade unions and the Company set out common principles.

09 February
Global

On 9 February, an agreement is signed which, based on previous experiences judged to be positive, states that 50% of the hires included in the budget for the current year should be under a work training contract.

07 January
Global

On 7 January, an agreement is signed on the extension of working time for the operators of the “engine room” of the data processing center.

1986

The Unipol preference shares are admitted for trading on the stock exchange markets of Milan, Bologna and Rome. The first advertising campaign to increase the awareness level of the Group is launched.
31 December
Brand

Unipol’s commitment to environmental issues dates back to 1983 with the first national conference on pollution issues.

19 December
Global

On 19 December, the Board of Directors of Unipol approves the incorporation of two joint-stock companies.

06 October
Brand

Among the major Italian insurance companies, Unipol is characterized by an excellent image but a low level of awareness.

01 October
Global

The ICIF Congress in Quebec (Canada) confirms the role of Unipol in Europe on the development and training of the sales network. The original model of Assicoop, at the center of the Company’s growth process, arouses the interest of the participants.

28 July
Global

On 28 July, Unipol preference shares are admitted to listing on the Milan, Bologna and Rome stock exchange markets. After being offered at ITL 6,800, they immediately jump to ITL 16,900 on the first day. At the end of the day, demand is almost 18 times higher than shares on offer and available.

07 June
Global

The National League of Cooperatives is now one hundred years old. Unipol and Fincooper host about 100 delegates of the Annual Meeting for the approval of the financial statements of the International Cooperative Bank (INGEBA, Internationale Genossenschaftsbank) in Venice.

16 May
Global

On 16 May, an agreement is signed between the Company and trade union organizations to limit prolonged use of overtime work.

21 March
Global

On 21 March, over three hundred Unipol executives, middle managers and agents gather in Bologna.

28 February
Global

The Company, with funds allocated by the European Social Fund, develops an intense training activity addressed to agents in Emilia Romagna.

15 January
Global

On 15 January, the General Meeting of shareholders votes unanimously to increase the share capital.

1985

Interest in the environmental issue strengthens. A green strand, made up of conferences, scholarships, support to initiatives aimed at protecting the environment and the Company’s presence as a sponsor of the Second National Congress of Legambiente.
29 November
Global

On 29 November, Unipol organizes a national conference in Bologna dedicated to the demand for insurance services by local Authorities.

11 October
Global

On 11 October, an important agreement is signed with the trade unions on the staffing of departments throughout the entire National territory.

26 September
Global

On 26 and 27 September, Unipol gathers all adjusters in the property classes in Bologna for a two-day study.

24 June
Global

On 24 June, a complete draft of the agencies mechanization is presented and Uniservice S.p.A. is incorporated.

20 June
Global

The third Business Planning Conference of the Company is held in Bologna on 20 and 21 June, during which the proposals for the Three-Year Plan from 1985 to 1987 are presented and discussed.

01 June
Global

The Unipol Regional Council (CRU) is a Unipol body for the promotion of participation in regional areas. Due to the nature of the forces that make it up, namely the trade unions, cooperatives and professional members, it is also a body that pays attention to customers and consumers.

30 April
Global

The third Business Planning Conference of the Company is held in Bologna on 20 and 21 June, during which the proposals for the Three-Year Plan from 1985 to 1987 are presented and discussed.

23 April
Global

On 23 and 24 April Unipol organizes a two-day meeting with the aim of defining the underwriting and claims settlement policies for the following years.

18 February
Global

On 18 February, the new supplementary contract is signed.

1984

The Group invests in in-house training and IT resources as strategic assets for the development of business.
19 December
Brand

On 19 December, the delivery of the first research Prize “Sea - Environment” takes place in Venice. It is organized by Unipol with the patronage of the World Health Organization and the Environment Program of the United Nations, the Mediterranean Action Plan.

01 October
Brand

As a result of the joint commitment of Unipol and Confersercenti, “Sicurezza Esercenti” (security for merchants) is created in October. This is the new insurance program that wishes to meet the various security needs of merchants and commercial enterprises with completeness and flexibility.

01 July
Global

The entry of Enea Mazzoli in the Board of Directors of ICIF.

01 June
Global

In June, a standing agreement is signed between Unipol and Confesercenti valid for the entire national territory.

01 May
Brand

“Unicasa” is the unified program between Unipol and Associazione Cooperative di Abitazioni (ANCAB, Association of housing cooperatives) that arises out of the need to make a contribution to families in search of accommodation.

01 April
Global

Work proceeds for the doubling of the headquarters building: the new premises include a gross surface area of approximately 12,000 square meters for offices. The new complex on three floors is adjacent to the current headquarters only divided from it by the canteen room.

22 March
Global

On 22 March, with the signing of the agreement between Unipol and Confcoltivatori (CIC, Trade association of farmers), the conference for the presentation of “Agrinova”.

01 March
Global

As part of the three-year development plan, the ‘online’ mechanization project of claims settlement offices proceeds swiftly.

10 February
Global

The training project aims to fully meet the training needs of the different business areas relating to the development and evolution of the enterprise.

1983

First initiatives of a social kind and efforts in redefining the national welfare system.
30 December
Global

The Company continues to invest in the mechanization of the agencies and starts the terminalization and conversion of MDS systems with personal computers.

30 June
Global

The Sixth Congress of the Unipol Agents Group is held in Sorrento (Salerno). Characterized by a lively debate on the line to be pursued with the senior management, the congress closes with a thorough renewal of the governing bodies: Giorgio Pesaresi, Ancona agent, is elected as Chairman.

09 June
Global

In Bologna an international Conference of cooperative reinsurers takes place: this is the eighth meeting of the International Co-operative Reinsurance Bureau (ICRB).

25 May
Global

On 26 and 27 May, Unipol assembles in Bologna, for the first time, all adjusters in the property classes. Two days of study and discussion on future scenarios of underwriting and claims settlement policies of the Company.

30 April
Global

To reduce some costs of agencies, Unipol changes the procedure on proceeds. Agencies no longer report their proceeds analytically on the journal of daily transactions.

14 April
Global

The “Modular” program proposed by Unipol to artisan enterprises obtains praise. It is a package of policies covering all risks in artisan enterprises.

01 April
Brand

Unipol presents “Vitattiva”, the new Life insurance policy mainly aimed at self-employed workers.

26 March
Brand

For its twentieth anniversary, Unipol decides to launch a series of initiatives with the intent to underline some aspects that are peculiar to it: its social origins and its being a service enterprise not aiming at speculation.

10 March
Global

As part of the twentieth anniversary celebrations, Unipol chooses to contribute ideas on a topic, that of the social security system.

1982

Unipol counters monetary inflation by remodeling its commercial offer, simultaneously enhancing its customer care service and, on the managerial side, introducing a Control system to guarantee the achievement of Business Plan targets.
21 April
Global

On 21 and 22 April the Second Business Planning Conference is held defining the objectives of the Three-year Plan 1982 l 84 by subjecting them to the discussion with all internal corporate bodies with a considerable effort in the preparation and organization.

01 April
Global

The Management Control project starts. This project involves the planning and control of the main items of cost and revenue relating to the Company. All these items can be configured in four areas: Premiums, Claims, Administrative expenses, and Financial income and charges.

28 February
Global

In the early months of the year, the Commercial Service prepares an analytical picture, agency by agency, concerning receipts and portfolio classified by policy and management. These procedures allow the creation of the Budget Award, i.e.

16 February
Global

On 17 February 1982, a corporate supplementary agreement is signed. It addresses and introduces various contractual clauses that can be defined as cutting edge. Among others:

01 February
Global

AIDA (Automazione Ispettorati di Assicurazione, automation of insurance adjusters) kicks off aiming to solve the problems arising from the handling aspects of claims.

01 January
Global

Monetary inflation reduces the insurance coverage, makes the ceilings insufficient and decreases possible compensation due in the event of a claim.

01 January
Global

With the intention of creating a direct line to the insured customer and promptly respond to every request, Unipol sets up the Proposals and Complaints office.

1981

A decade of booming business and simultaneous management streamlining begins.
31 December
Global

The Company starts the new decade with a significant increase in agencies. In a decade it has more than doubled the number of agencies around the Country, going from 207 agencies in 1971 to 447 points of sale.

28 July
Global

On 28 July, an agreement is signed according to which, in connection with the formation of management organizational “micro-structures”, provides for the participation of employees in the organization and planning of activities; the same agreement also includes preventive meetings with trade unio

20 June
Global

On 20 June, in the presence of Mayor Renato Zangheri, the new headquarters in Via Stalingrado are opened in Bologna, Fiera. The new offices spread over 10,500 square meters. The staff gathered in the new premises comprises 692 employees.

15 May
Global

On 15 May, ICIF, International Cooperative Insurance Federation, representatives congregate in Bologna to show the solidarity that exists in the Cooperative Insurance Movement operating in 35 countries on five continents.

29 April
Global

After the Extraordinary General Meetings of shareholders of Unipol and Unipol Vita, on 17 October 1980 it is decided to proceed with the merger of Unipol Vita into Unipol. By decree of the Ministry of Industry No. 13235 the merger between the two companies is authorized on 29 April.

01 April
Brand

Unipol places several new products on the market, in the theft, fire, motor vehicle, other risks and accident businesses and updates the ceilings and capital of motor vehicle TPL and Other Liabilities policies in order to properly protect policyholders and eliminate large areas of under-insurance

1980

Remodeling of the commercial offer and rates with the introduction of an insurance instrument with a fixed annuity.
31 December
Global

In 1980 Assicoop, associated agencies of Unipol, mainly operating in Emilia Romagna and Tuscany, collect premiums representing 29.9%.

16 December
Global

The Board of Directors held on 16 December contributes ITL 100m to the solidarity and reconstruction fund set up by the National League of Cooperatives.

01 November
Global

The Company’s objective is to streamline the management of the Accident, Other TPL, Fire and Theft businesses and contain costs.

01 November
Global

The Company’s Data Processing Center is enhanced at year-end by installing a second processor (IBM 3031).

10 October
Global

Unipol supports the development of new cooperative or mutual insurance companies in developing Countries.

01 October
Global

At the suggestion of Mazzoli, the Foreign Service is instituted.

18 July
Global

As from fiscal year 1982 auditing the financial statements will become mandatory.

01 April
Brand

On 1 April, by Ministerial Decree No. 12518, Unipol Vita obtains approval of a rate, called “T33”, mixed single-premium with fixed term of five years.