2024

• MF Insurance Awards 2024: Siat returns to Genoa with two awards!
• The "MF Insurance Awards 2024" awards ceremony, organized by Class Editori, was held on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in Milan.
  SIAT this year collected as many as 2 awards: first place for average profit growth in the last 3 years and best technical result in the Marine, Air and Rail Vehicle Bodies line of business.
  An important confirmation of the efforts made in recent years, and an incentive to continue with renewed enthusiasm!

2023

• Siat together with Gaslini
• Also in 2024, SIAT is supporting the Gaslininsieme ETS foundation.
  
  Gaslininsieme raises and allocates funds to the Giannina Gaslini Institute of Genoa, one of the most important pediatric hospitals in Italy and Europe, a center of excellence for care, research and scientific and health education dedicated to children. To learn more about what is done by this important organization, we refer below directly to their website: https://www.gaslininsieme.org/

• A special wish:
• Christmas is approaching and we like to share an initiative that SIAT historically supports. Being able to provide some "transport" that can give new hope is our goal, which is why we stand by the Flying Angels association.
  You can find more information on the official website at the following address:
  https://www.flyingangelsfoundation.org/
  
  Best wishes for a Merry Christmas from SIAT Insurance!

• “PMI DAY” – Montale Institute in SIAT
• A nice and dynamic day in SIAT of class 3a C of the Montale Institute of Genoa, address Administration, Finance and Marketing, took place on Friday, December 1th. The visit was scheduled as part of the "PMI DAY," organized by Confindustria Genova thanks to the coordination of Chiara Crocco, who opened the meeting.
  It is always useful and stimulating to relate with the students, who appeared interested and involved, asking several questions and interacting with their colleagues who followed throughout the morning.

• SIAT’s Annual Meeting
• Annual meeting of SIAT was Wednesday, November 29th, in Genoa.
  After Enrico San Pietro’s speech, who also serves as SIAT president, Vittorio Pini introduced the proceedings by thanking everyone present for their work and commitment to achieving results. The occasion included greetings to the many new colleagues who have joined our team and saying goodbye to colleagues leaving the company because they have retired. Thanks also to the contribution of six colleagues from various areas of the company, it was then possible to take a look at the numbers for 2023, the progress of actions related to the Industrial Plan, and make some hints about the programs for 2024, with a special focus on digital innovation and new projects, aimed at confirming SIAT's leading role in its target market.

• Port and City comes to the Galata Museum on November 23!
• Port and City met in the virtual reality of a digital simulator. The "Port and City" project, promoted by the Unipol Regional Council of Liguria, was presented at the Galata Museo del Mare in Genoa, and the permanent installation was inaugurated, allowing visitors to have a unique experience discovering the Freight Port of the Ligurian capital. Starting Thursday, November 23, the installation will be accessible in a dedicated space on the ground floor of the Galata Museo del Mare to the public, who will be able to discover firsthand all the activities taking place in the Port through the use of a virtual reality visor. SIAT, as a Genoese Company - part of the Unipol Group and specialized in transport insurance - has immediately and enthusiastically joined the Port and City project. This is because within the project there are various contents that represent our history, our business and our values as we talk about sea, ships, docks, containers, work, people, safety, environment, sustainability, digitalization, future and Genoa.

• Maledetti Architetti… SIAT building Sold Out!!!
• Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19 was the “Maledetti Architetti” event that SIAT readily joined again this year. It was an intense and exciting weekend. Opening its headquarters to the public, seeing it so appreciated and in such demand repays the efforts and confirms the importance and centrality of our headquarters, which was also chosen by RAI Liguria as a symbolic location. On this occasion we would like to thank all visitors: 14 visits, 7 for each day, with a tour duration of about 50 minutes, with groups of 25 people and all sold out, exceeding 400 visitors! Thanks also to the helpfulness of SIAT colleagues, to Maurizio Gregorini, Jacopo Baccani, Isabella Rhode, the National Association of Carabinieri Liguria, always kind and helpful, the Foundation Ordine Architetti Genova, the girls from IISS Firpo-Buonarroti in Genoa who with their smiles welcomed visitors together with our Claudio.
  In short, thank you all and see you next year!

• Confindustria Genoa - Finance and Insurance Executive Council
• On Wednesday, 13th semptember, the executive council of the Finance and Insurance section was held in Confindustria Genova, with the attendance of Enrico San Pietro, under the title: "The Unipol Group, a major Italian company and it’s roots in Genoa and Liguria - Insuring, investing, operating and sharing knowledge to meet the challenges of sustainable development and create long-term value. In a packed auditorium and in the presence of the top management of Confindustria Genova, representatives of Local Institutions and the University, Enrico San Pietro, who also serves as Chairman of SIAT, explained the composition, actions and strategies of the Group with a strong focus on Genoa and Liguria.

• SIAT and BPER together for new Group synergies
• SIAT and BPER signed an agreement on July 27 that will enable the distribution of SIAT's Marine and Aviation sector products through BPER's banking channels. The deal is part of the Bancassurance Boosting guideline of the "Opening New Ways" Business Plan, with the aim of enhancing the bancassurance business model, and represents an important step in expanding synergies between Unipol Group and BPER. The new agreement aims to offer the distinctive services of SIAT, which specializes in Transportation insurance, to meet the shipping-related insurance needs of BPER's corporate clients through its network and bank branches. The agreement will start with a pilot phase covering the geographical areas of Liguria and Emilia Romagna, to test the interest of potential customers.

• Loving the Sea
• SIAT has long supported the socio-cultural project "Loving the Sea." This project aims to bring young people with disabilities closer to the ancient jobs of the sea. In addition, thanks to workshops, manual activities, recovery of boats, including the Ligurian “gozzo” that it’s possible to see in our atrium, the boys increase their passion for the "big blue brother." And, thanks to outings on the open sea, practicing rowing, sailing, swimming and sustainable fishing, the educational offer is truly complete. The Association was also present at the Ocean Race, being able to introduce itself to the public. And it’s always an emotion to receive updates and to see these guys at work.

• AM Best
• Rating agency, AM Best, confirms again this year SIAT's ratings at A-. Below you can find the press release, whereas you can find more details in the Finance/Rating section.

• The Ocean Race - Genova The Grand Finale: thanks to everyone!
• The Ocean Race - Genoa The Grand Finale after 9 days of events, meetings and performances, ended on 2 July.
  One of the most prominent ones was the Ocean Summit, followed by the last "innovation workshop" of the Genova Process that led to the drafting of the first draft of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the Oceans that will be presented on September 18 at the United Nations General Assembly. The absolute protagonist was the sea, which we know well in Genoa, the sailboats, sustainability and the great enthusiasm we breathed, also thanks to the volunteers whom we still thank and whom we were able to celebrate yesterday, together with two councilors of the City of Genoa and the event managers.

• The Ocean Race - Genova The Grand Finale
• SIAT's presence within "The Ocean Race - Genova The Grand Finale" event was presented today. SIAT is in fact a sponsor of the Volunteers for the event that will take place in Genoa from tomorrow, June 24, through July 2, and for which at least 300,000 visitors are expected. They will be welcomed and addressed by 220 volunteers-ambassadors, who were present today at the ceremony of handing over the material with the SIAT logo, together with our CEO Vittorio Pini. So many young and not people who chose to put themselves at the disposal of this international event related to the sea. Volunteering, Genoa, Sea, SIAT. What more can be said?

• Assarmatori
• Siat was also present at Assarmatori's Annual Meeting 2023 held in Rome. Stefano Messina president of Assarmatori, opened the meeting by illustrating numbers and ongoing activities, in front of a packed hall with an important representation of Institutions, Associated Authorities and media. It was an important opportunity to synthesize all the subjects related to sea-related activities and land-based services. An integrated system in which Siat is one of the pieces that contribute to the functioning of maritime transport. Some data finally: in 2022, Assoporti data, 490.1 million tons of goods were handled in Italian ports, an increase of 1.9% compared to 2021. Containerized transport is also growing and passenger transport is on a strong upswing.

• Kids in the office
• They surprised us with a mix of enthusiasm and curiosity to see where parents work. On Wednesday, May 31, the "kids in the office" initiative was held throughout the Gruppo Unipol, aimed at the youngest children included in the 0-12 age group, to spend an afternoon of sharing and learning with their parents. The theme of the party was Goal 11 of the UN 2030 Agenda, the "Sustainable Cities and Communities" that the Gruppo Unipol has pledged to actively support. And there was no shortage of ideas...

• Giannina Gaslini Children's Hospital
• Also in 2023, SIAT supports Giannina Gaslini Children's Hospital through the Gaslininsieme ETS Foundation. A world-famous Genoese excellence that a group of companies and individuals have decided to support in order to support scientific research and care and to contribute to the structural, technological and digital improvement of the Hospital, the humanization of its environments and the welcome for families.

• Insurance Awards 2023
• On 7 February 2023, the Milano Finanza Insurance Awards 2023 ceremony was held, during which companies and players in the insurance world were honoured. We are thrilled to inform you that, for the first time, Siat Assicurazioni excelled in the category 'Best Technical Achievement in the Railway, Aircraft, Marine'. Collecting the award was Vittorio Pini, CEO of Siat Assicurazioni. Much satisfaction and gratification also went to the Unipol Group, which received 15 awards.

2022

• Maledetti Architetti: thank you!
• It took place on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20, the Maledetti Architetti event, which for some years now has been organizing a weekend of urban explorations and guided tours with the aim of enhancing the architectural heritage of the Genoese 20th century. This year, among the various buildings that could be visited was our headquarters building: we thus welcomed 400 visitors curious to learn about the history and architecture of our building. It was a weekend full of enthusiasm and we would like to thank all 400 visitors, the two professors Beatrice Moretti and Gian Luca Porcile who led the visits, the 15 colleagues involved, the National Carabinieri Association, Maurizio Gregorini Cultural Manager of the City of Genoa, Jacopo Baccani Scientific Director of the event, Daniela Vercelli painter who portrayed our headquarters during the visits, and finally Davide Guadagno who manned the entrance and welcomed the guests.

• DBRS Morningstar
• DBRS Morningstar confirms Siat's financial strength rating at A (high). Download the press release here.

• 62nd Boat Show: thanks to everyone!
• The 62nd edition of the Genoa Boat Show has come to an end, and once again this year we are proud to say that the result is excellent. These were busy but exciting days: so many contacts, so many questions and so many expressions of appreciation at the UnipolSai and Siat booth. For this we would like to thank everyone who visited us. See you next year!

• Port and City
• This year at the Boat Show you will have a unique experience and immerse yourself in the virtual reality of Genoa's port activities.
  Click here to find out what we are talking about!

• 62nd Genoa Boat Show
• Once again this year UnipolSai and Siat will be present at the Genoa Boat Show, now in its 62nd edition. Visit us at our booth from September 22 to 27!

• AM Best
• AM Best confirms the ratings of SIAT. More details in the Finance/Rating section here.

• Visit to Giannina Gaslini Children's Hospital
• SIAT has been supporting the Giannina Gaslini Children's Hospital in Genoa for years, but each time it is a thrill to see how passionately and competently this world-famous Ligurian excellence is managed.
  Today, in the presence of Enrico San Pietro, Vittorio Pini and Fabrizio Viscardi, we met with the top management of the hospital and then visited the Neurosurgery Department, the recipient of our donation. Special thanks to Gaslini Onlus for their organization and hospitality.

• Storie di Barche
• Today we are telling you about a beautiful initiative we wanted to support: Amare il Mare, conceived by the Storie di Barche Cultural Association. The project, which began in March, is dedicated to young people with disabilities from the Nuova Ecopsi in Recco and the Cepim Foundation in Genoa and involves them in craft activities related to ancient crafts, the recovery of traditional wooden boats, going to sea and the practice of sustainable fishing, the sport of rowing and latin sailing. We would like to thank Roberto Guzzardi, the soul of the Association, and close by quoting a phrase from the project that embodies its essence: "The sea: a physical place of experiential sharing and at the same time a symbolic place of welcome and community, without borders and barriers between individuals. The sea as a synonym for freedom, universality and brotherhood".

• Fitch Ratings
• Fitch Ratings has upgraded SIAT's Insurer Financial Strength rating (IFS) from 'BBB+' to 'A-'. More details in the Finance/Rating section here.

2021

• Blood Donation
• A welcome return. Although the activity has never stopped, being able to resume organizing blood donation in SIAT is an important signal. Thanks to AVIS Comunale di Genova, to its volunteers and to Matteo D'Antonio who every time manages to organize and involve. A gesture of altruism to remind us of those in need.

• Rolli Genoa Shipping Week: Event in Santa Maria di Castello
• In the splendid setting of Santa Maria di Castello in Genoa, the SIAT evening took place within the Rolli Genoa Shipping Week. The location, famous for its Romanesque architecture and for the priceless masterpieces of art from all ages, is a unique place also for the fact that it stands in the place of the first settlement of the city, just above the natural shelter of the coast of the old port. An evening with all the main operators in the world of shipping, the blue economy, representatives of local and associative institutions. A useful and pleasant moment of confrontation that consolidates SIAT's leading role in the world of transport insurance and the innovative and digital processes connected to it.

• Genoa Shipping Week
• On Monday 4th October the fifth edition of Genoa Shipping Week, the week dedicated to the blue economy that gathers port, maritime and logistic operators from all over the world, has set sail. Stage also for Siat, the only Italian Company completely dedicated to transports, which in collaboration with Cisco will present: "the Guide in Italian on the safety of goods in the intermodal transport unit (UTI): the CTU Code". In the context of the Rolli Shipping Week - a novelty introduced this year to celebrate Genoese art, culture and tradition - Siat will promote together with Assagenti a Cocktail at the Church of Santa Maria di Castello, a perfect link between the historical Company purely dedicated to transport, the city and its maritime vocation.

• Boat Show: thanks to all!
• Excellent result also for the UnipolSai / SIAT stand that had the opportunity to meet and discuss with many operators of the blue economy, as well as to meet with pleasure colleagues, Agents, Brokers, professionals and Authorities who came by for a greeting. The Show was also an opportunity to meet young people interested in the MASMET Master - which will start soon. Thank you all, see you at the next edition!

MASTER COURSE
• The call for applications for the fifth edition of the Master in Marine and Transport Insurance has been published.
  As for previous editions, Siat Società Italiana Assicurazioni Riassicurazioni p.A. and UnipolSai Assicurazioni Spa support and collaborate in the organization and realization of the Master's course, which trains young people in marine insurance, providing also wide windows on the world of shipping and managerial skills.
  The University of Genoa and a group of companies specialising in the sector working together to pass on skills to young people and facilitate their entry into the world of work.
  A challenge now in its fifth edition!
  https://www.perform.unige.it/master/master-assicurazioni-marittime

• 61st Genoa Boat Show
• Once again UnipolSai and SIAT will be present at the 61st edition of the Genoa Boat Show, to be held from 16 to 21 September.
  We look forward to seeing you at our stand to let you discover the new ideas and innovative projects of our company, which has always been committed to offering the best service to all the realities of the world of transport, shipping, boating and aviation.

• Annual Report 2020 on Line
• Download Document (4,40 Mb)

• Gaslini Hospital Donation
• This year the donation "ceremony" at the Giannina Gaslini Paediatric Institute in Genoa was online. But there was no lack of emotion, as we saw once again the competence and passion that animate those who work daily for children and their families. A Genoese excellence that SIAT has been supporting for years, together with Gaslini Onlus. This year we decided to donate to the Department of Paediatric Surgery of the Institute a system for lifting the sternum; Dr. Torre then briefly illustrated the advantages of having this new equipment.
  Present for the Giannina Gaslini Institute - Gaslini Onlus Association: Edoardo Garrone, President of Istituto G. Gaslini, Michele Torre, Director UOSD Pediatric Thoracic and Airway Surgery and Maurizio Luvizone, Secretary General Gaslini Onlus, Camilla Andrianopoli Communication and Press Gaslini Onlus.
  For SIAT Assicurazioni: Giuseppe Santella, President, Federico Corradini Managing Director, Valeria Venturini Pmo and Fabrizio Viscardi, Operations and Sales Manager.

2020

• Our greetings
• Normally, charitable initiatives do not need to be particularly widespread. But we are pleased to tell you about SIAT's support to Flying Angels because we have been impressed by both the Foundation's purpose and the determination of its volunteers. Giving hope, starting with children, is a strong message. Together of Flying Angels we also want to contribute to give hope for a cure, especially to those who live in areas of the world where the possibilities are less. This is our way to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
  For further information please visit the foundation's website: https://www.flyingangelsfoundation.org/

• Gaslini Hospital Donation
• As usual, also this year we have chosen the Gaslini Hospital in Genoa. Our donation has allowed the purchase of an instrument for the Department of Pediatric Surgery of the Giannina Gaslini Institute. It is a system for lifting the sternum, valuable for interventions of malformation of the thoracic cage, characterized by a dimpling of the sternum that, in severe cases, can compress the heart and lungs interfering with the regular functions of the organs.
  Thanks also to the friends of Gaslini Onlus for their availability and precious collaboration.
  We wish all children good luck and a Merry Christmas!

• 60th Genoa Boat Show
• UnipolSai and SIAT are present together again at the Genoa Boat Show, the international exhibition that this year celebrates 60 years.

• C.I.S.Co (Centro Internazionale Studi Containers)
• It is official from today, May 12, 2020, the association of SIAT to C.I.S.Co (Centro Internazionale Studi Containers), a leading national organization representing public authorities and companies operating in Italy in the multimodal transport of goods. This new collaboration will allow SIAT to keep up to date with the latest operational, legislative, administrative and industrial news related to the transport world, and will also constitute a prestigious discussion table with the main operators in the sector. A further step towards the development of the freight branch.

• Annual Report 2019 on Line
• Download Document (4,35 Mb)

2019

• Our best wishes to you
• This year SIAT has decided to renew its commitment to FlyingAngels, a non-profit organization specialized in the air transport of seriously ill children to hospitals for specific medical treatment before it is too late. It's our way to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !

• Gaslini Hospital Donation
• Also this year we have chosen the Gaslini Hospital in Genoa. Thanks to our donation the Neurophysiology Centre of the Giannina Gaslini Institute has been able to buy a new apparatus for highly complex neurosurgical operations. This device allows an accurate study of cortical areas in real time during the removal of brain lesions. We would also like to thank Gaslini Onlus for the visit, the inauguration ceremony and the blessing of the apparatus which were held in the presence of Pietro Pongiglione, Gaslini President, the Head of the Department and above all we wish good luck to all the children!

• Siat committed to sustainability
• Siat, like the entire Unipol Group, has been engaged for years in sustaibability aimed activities and has now decided to give colleagues a reusable water bottle to encourage and promote reduced use of plastic. A small gesture for a big impact. The bottle can also be filled at the vending machine in the refreshment area.

• Technical Conference 12th November 2019
• On 12th November 2019, at the E. Montale Auditorium in Genoa, Siat presented the third edition of the Technical Conference.
  The conference was a big success in terms of participation and a great opportunity to get together and provide insights on various topics confirming SIAT's excellence in the field of Maritime Insurance and Transport.
  New institutional and regulatory issues were covered in the first part of the conference, while the roundtable discussions dealt with environmental changes and how they affect different areas and in particular their impact on insurance.

• Genoa Sailing Show
• Unipolsai and SIAT are present at the 59th edition of the Genoa Sailing Show, which will be held under the shadow of the Lantern from 19 to 24 September.
  A stand into a kermesse that promises to be a record show for the number of exhibitors and boats present, for bookings from all over the world and for the simultaneous events that will be organized around the city. Our Group is also present as a leader in leisure-craft insurance with innovative products that you can discover in Genoa during the Sailing Show.

• Blood Donation
• Another day dedicated to blood donation in SIAT.
  On Friday 5 April, a blood drive was organized together with AVIS Genoa in front of Via V Dicembre.
  Focaccia and a visit to the SIAT Museum were a pleasant break while AVIS volunteers had a busy day thanks to the many donors.

• CRU Liguria - Port and City Project
• On March 22nd at the Port Center of Genoa, CRU Liguria (Unipol Regional Council) held the monitoring meeting on the Port and City project that sees Siat , as a member of the CRU, involved.
  In the presence of various associate organizations such as LegaCoop, representatives of the Port Authority and the Porto Antico, the Municipality of Genoa and Giovanni Berrino, Councilor for Employment, Transport, Tourism and Personnel Policies, the state of progress of work was analyzed with growing enthusiasm for the projects in the pipeline and already underway, which see SIAT strongly committed together with the other realities in the area.

• Services and Insurance for Pleasure Crafts
• On 19th March, in the charming atmosphere of the Marina di Loano Siat and Unipol Group set sail for a successful synergy.
  In front of a large audience, a presentation was held on the services and facilities of the Marina di Loano, one of the 10 most beautiful marinas of the world, as well as Siat’s new product for pleasure crafts: SiatSail, a modular policy that provides all the covers a pleasure craft owner may need.
  Thanks to the synergy between Siat and Unipol, always united and on the same route, Marina di Loano customers will be entitled to a discount on a Siat / UnipolSai branded policy and, those owners who are already Siat customers, will take advantage of a discount on the mooring rates at the Marina di Loano.
  Siat and Unipol Group, always a safe haven, even in the most adverse waters.