Assicurazioni Generali is an insurance company headquartered in Trieste, Italy. Established in 1831, it is one of the biggest players in the global insurance and financial products market. It has presence in over 60 countries with significant market shares in western Europe - its main area of activity - and particularly in Germany, France, Austria, Spain, Switzerland and Central and Eastern Europe. In its core insurance business, the Generali Group is primarily focused on the life segment. Its offer ranges from savings and family protection policies to unit-linked policies and complex plan for multinationals. In the non-life segment, its portfolio ranges from mass-market coverage such as Car, Home, Accident & Health, to sophisticated commercial and industrial risk coverage. The assets and investments of the company are managed by the board of directors.