The Romanian Diversity Charter proudly extends a warm welcome to UNIQA as the newest signatory, embracing diversity and inclusivity at its core.
Paul Cazacu, CEO UNIQA Asigurări, declared:
„We, UNIQA employees, like our customers, form a large and diverse community. A better life together is only possible if every individual, regardless of gender, age, origin, physical or mental abilities, sexual orientation, religion, worldview or other characteristics, is treated equally and can benefit from the same opportunities within the company. UNIQA aims to be a place where people grow, develop and enjoy experiences that help them build a better and safer future."
UNIQA has a history of almost 15 years in the Romanian insurance market and benefits from over 200 years of international experience, as part of a financial group with a strong presence at the European level. The company's strategy places customers at the center and has as priority the understanding of their needs and the development of products and services for everyday life. Through its business model, the company takes into account the specifics of the Retail, Bancassurance and Corporate & Affinity segments, offering relevant, accesible and innovative insurance solutions at high standards. Furthermore, sustainability is an important component of UNIQA's strategy, so the organization focuses on actions that generate a positive impact, with the aim of contributing to living better together.
UNIQA Asigurari is among the leaders of the Romanian general insurance market, offering a complete portfolio of products that respect the needs of clients and market trends. The company is constantly focused on the development of integrated insurance products and solutions, adapted to current needs and the modern and dynamic lifestyle. In 2010, UNIQA started operations on the life insurance market, launching the company UNIQA Asigurari de Viata. With mixed, term and group life insurance products, but also with the experience and know-how of UNIQA Insurance Group, the company respects the needs of customers, finding the right insurance solutions.
UNIQA Group is one of the leading insurance companies in its main markets of Austria and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Approximately 21,000 employees and exclusive sales partners serve almost 16 million customers from 18 countries. UNIQA is the second largest insurance group in Austria, with a market share of approximately 21%. In the ECE development region, UNIQA is present on 15 markets: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine. In addition, insurance companies from Switzerland and Liechtenstein are also part of the UNIQA Group.
The official launch of the Romanian Diversity Charter took place on April 18, 2018, making Romania the 21st country in the European Union to adopt a Diversity Charter and join the European Diversity Platform. Currently, the Charter has gathered 233 signatories, representing approximately 285,000 employees from companies, public institutions, and NGOs. These signatories have publicly committed to upholding the principles of the Charter, aiming to make diversity, equal opportunities, and social inclusion recognized and respected values in Romania. Under the guidance of the Charter, numerous initiatives have been implemented, including experience exchanges, workshops, debates, and learning and mentorship programs. Since 2021, the Charter and its signatories have jointly celebrated the EU Diversity Month, which aims to promote diversity in the workplace and society as a whole.