Unipol Group: plan launched to support the communities affected by the earthquake
The Unipol Group expresses its closeness and support for the people and companies in central Italy affected by the earthquake that took a tragic toll in terms of human lives, causing significant damage to homes and local production. Unipol offers a concrete commitment to the people and companies involved in the disaster - through its insurance (UnipolSai Assicurazioni, Linear, UniSalute, Arca) and banking (Unipol Banca) activities - ensuring the efficiency of our agencies for customers.
In addition to paying for the damages of the insured in the shortest time possible, the Group has launched a structured and integrated intervention plan - entrusted to centralised coordination – for the various categories of Group stakeholders present in the area (customers, civil society, employees, agents, partner organisations and suppliers).
Interventions for the general population
Unipol has decided to promote internal donations through voluntary fundraising among employees, alongside the contribution of an amount by the Company at least equal to that collected by its employees. The result of spontaneous contributions from the vast network agency of the Group will also be added to this. The money raised will be dedicated to one or more projects, identified by Unipol in agreement with the Institutions.
Interventions for the insured
For customers insured against earthquake risk, Unipol has activated a settlement task force aimed at quickly assessing the damage and the toll-free number 800-754646, which will provide insurance assistance and immediately start the settlement process through the dedicated task force, to support the implementation of rescue operations and advance compensation aimed at accelerating the resumption of activities in the affected area.
For all insurance and banking customers of the Group residing in the municipalities hit by the earthquake, it has been decided to extend deadlines for the payment of mortgage instalments and insurance premiums by 90 days; for MV TPL customers, a price freeze will also be applied in the absence of claims.
For customers of the specialised company UniSalute residing in the municipalities hit by the earthquake and relying on the Company’s services also through collective coverage, the latter will make its network of Psychologists available during the emergency for support and intervention as long as considered necessary via the dedicated toll-free number 800-242466.
Interventions by Unipol Banca
In order to support families, businesses and companies of all sectors residing or based in the areas affected by the earthquake, Unipol Banca has allocated a credit line of €25m for the granting of loans on favourable terms, without preliminary fees or early redemption, aimed at restoring damaged property (homes, shops, offices and warehouses).
The Bank has also started fundraising for the Italian Red Cross, at the forefront of bringing relief to the communities affected. Anyone wishing to make a contribution may make a deposit from all Unipol Banca branches or via internet banking, to the account made out to the Italian Red Cross “Sisma Italia centrale agosto 2016” (Earthquake Central Italy August 2016), using the IBAN IT61 B031 2703 2060 0000 0004 000. Finally, Unipol Banca will suspend mortgage payments in relation to residential, commercial and industrial properties that have been even partially damaged.
More detailed information is available on the website www.unipolbanca.it and at bank branches.