Gold Sponsor:

Munich Re - Munich Reinsurance Company
Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft

Our business model is based on the combination of primary insurance and reinsurance. We take on risks of every type and complexity on a worldwide scale.

Munich Re stands for exceptional solution-based expertise, consistent risk management, financial stability and client proximity. In the financial year 2016, the Munich Re Group achieved a profit of €2.6bn on premium income of €48.9bn*. It operates in all lines of insurance, with more than 43,000 employees throughout the world.

Risk management is our strength

Life insurance is one of the most dynamic and challenging lines of business, with medical progress, demographic trends and changing lifestyles constantly reshaping the risk landscape. This is compounded by strict laws and regulations, stiff competition and low interest rates.

As a global reinsurer with vast experience, Munich Re is equipped to support primary insurers in continually refining their business models and deployment of capital in response. We work with each client to develop customised and future-oriented solutions.

Based on extensive risk expertise and local insights, we support our clients' profitable growth. This commitment is at the heart of Munich Re's activities in Austria and our sponsorship of the European Actuarial Journal Conference. With our actuarial risk management know-how, tools and capacity, we develop early-warning systems and tailored solutions. Our integrated functions of actuarial calculation, underwriting and claims management give clients a 360° view of risks.

For additional information please visit http://www.munichre.com/.

 
Gold Sponsor:

Sparkassen Versicherung AG
Vienna Insurance Group

Sparkassen Versicherung AG Vienna Insurance Group (s Versicherung) was formed in 1985 by the Austrian Sparkasse Group and began operations on 2/1/1986. s Versicherung specialises in private and business pension plans and risk insurance in the form of life, accident and pension insurance, as well as custom-tailored packages for household, homeowners and building shell insurance.

Today, s Versicherung is a leader in Austrian life insurance and the most successful bank insurance company. s Versicherung became part of Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) in 2008, when Erste Group sold VIG 95% of its shares in s Versicherung. Regardless of this, s Versicherung remains the sole and exclusive insurance partner of the Sparkassen Group. Thanks to the change in ownership, s Versicherung now belongs to the largest, most successful insurance group in Austria as well as Central and Eastern Europe.

This exclusive cooperation between the largest insurance group and largest banking group generates valuable synergies that are of particular benefit to customers in the form of better support, service and products.

The success of this strategy can be seen in the company's business performance. After it had been the market leader in Austria from 2001 to 2005, s Versicherung once again became number one in 2012 and has successfully defended this position in subsequent years. s Versicherung's stated goal is to continue this successful cooperation with the Sparkasse Group.

For additional information please visit http://www.s-versicherung.at/.

 
Gold Sponsor:

msg life Austria Ges.m.b.H.

Software, consulting and cloud solutions for insurers

msg life is one of the leading IT specialists for insurers, with over 35 years' experience and exceptional actuarial expertise. The combination of our actuaries’ and IT professionals’ specialist knowledge as well as our tried and tested expertise offers our clients decisive competitive advantages.

Our portfolio ranges from standard software and tailor-made services to cloud solutions for the demands of today and the future. Our bespoke consulting services for our clients add to our broad range of services.

The constant further development of our solutions in compliance with demands of the market and our clients guarantees sustainable use of state-of-the-art software architecture and products with a high degree of added value. msg life always keeps an eye on the challenges of the industry such as new regulatory demands, greater administrative efficiency, growing cost pressure, digital transformation and InsurTech.

As a considerate partner, we help insurers adapt to changing customer behaviour, develop new products and put them on the market quickly and cost-effectively, and thus secure their competitive edge.

For additional information please visit https://www.msg-life.com/.

 
Silver Sponsor:

Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe

As a pioneer in the insurance business in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the Vienna Insurance Group has blazed a new trail and has thus successfully positioned itself in 25 countries. By offering innovative products, local Group companies provide insurance solutions that are in line with the needs of the people. Clearly formulated goals and a consistent implementation of this strategy have transformed the Vienna Insurance Group into one of the top players in CEE.

With a Premium volume of approximately EUR 9.2 billion in 2013 and 23,000 employees, Vienna Insurance Group is one of the leading insurance groups in Austria and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Innovation, strong customer relationships and an emphasis on customer service create a high quality product portfolio offering attractive solutions in both the life and non-life insurance segments.

VIG's clearly focused strategy for expansion in the CEE region enabled it to make a transition from being an Austrian insurance company to an international group at an early stage. Today, VIG is represented by approximately 50 insurance companies in 25 countries. VIG stands for financial stability, and offers a high level of security to customers, shareholders, partners and employees. One of the key reasons is its conservative investment policy. This is reflected in its A+ Rating with a stable outlook, which makes Vienna Insurance Group the best-rated company in the ATX leading index of the Vienna Stock Exchange. VIG has also been listed on the Prague Stock Exchange since 2008.

For additional information please visit http://www.vig.at/.

 
Silver Sponsor:

Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI)

Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) regards Austria, where it is a leading corporate and investment bank, as well as Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as its home market. 14 markets of the region are covered by subsidiary banks. Additionally, the group comprises numerous other financial service providers, for instance in leasing, asset management or M&A.

In total, more than 50,000 employees service 16.6 million customers through 2,500 business outlets, the majority thereof in CEE. RBI's shares are listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange. The Austrian Regional Raiffeisen Banks own around 58.8 per cent of the shares, the remainder is in free float. Within the Austrian Raiffeisen Banking Group, RBI is the central institute of the Regional Raiffeisen Banks and other affiliated credit institutions and renders important services in this function.

For additional information please visit http://www.rbinternational.com/.