UNIPOLSAI: RESULTS FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2016 APPROVED

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1 Bologna, 4 August 2016 UNIPOLSAI: RESULTS FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2016 APPROVED Consolidated net profit of 280m ( 455m in the first half of 2015, which benefitted extraordinarily from the results of financial management) Direct insurance income of 6.7bn (-7.7% compared to the first half of 2015) Non-Life business: 3.7bn (-2.3%) Life business: 3.0bn (-13.5%) Combined ratio net of reinsurance at 96.9% (97.8% in the first half of 2015) Individual Solvency II margin equal to 194% 1 Consolidated Solvency II margin equal to 173% 1 The Board of Directors of UnipolSai Assicurazioni S.p.A., which met yesterday under the chairmanship of Carlo Cimbri, approved the consolidated results at 30 June In the first six months of the year, UnipolSai recorded a consolidated net profit of 280m, compared to 455m in the first half of 2015, a period benefitting in financial management from the realisation of significant capital gains concentrated mainly in the first quarter of 2015 and not repeated in the current year. The pre-tax result of the insurance business was a profit of 401m ( 733m in the first half of 2015). Non-Life business with 225m ( 482m in the same period of 2015) and Life business with 176m ( 251m at 30 June 2015) contributed to this result. Direct insurance income, net of outwards reinsurance, in the first half of the year amounted to 6,722m compared to 7,284m recorded in the same period of Non-Life Business Non-Life direct premium income amounted to 3,685m at 30 June 2016 (-2.3% compared to 30 June 2015), of which 2,142m from MV business (-4.3% compared to the first half of 2015) and 1,543m from Non-MV business, an increase of 0.7% compared to the same period of 2015, thanks to the solid performance of business relating to persons as well as new production in MV business, which recorded an increase of approximately 160 thousand policies compared to the first half of With regard to underwriting profitability, the positive trend recorded by Non-MV business made it possible to offset the continued decline of the average MV TPL premium determined by current strong competitive pressure. 1 Figure calculated according to the Standard Formula with the use of USPs (Undertaking Specific Parameters)

2 In this scenario, UnipolSai recorded a combined ratio 2 of 96.9% at 30 June 2016 (95.3% on direct business income), an improvement compared to 97.8% recorded in the first half of The loss ratio loss ratio 2 stood at 69.0%, contained compared to 70.1% recorded at 30 June The expense ratio 2 was equal to 27.9%, in line with 27.8% recorded in the same period of The pre-tax result of the business was a profit of 225m ( 482m in the first half of 2015). Life Business Direct income amounting to 3,036m was recorded in the first half of 2016, a decrease of 13.5% compared to the volumes recorded in the first half of 2015 ( 3,512m). In a market environment still characterised by high volatility and extremely low or even negative short and medium term interest rates the commercial offer refocused on multi-branch products. UnipolSai recorded an income in direct business of 1,593m, a decrease of 12% compared to the same period of Production of the Popolare Vita Group stood at 1,384m, a decrease of 13.4% compared to 30 June The pre-tax result of the business was a profit of 176m ( 251m in the same period of 2015). Real Estate Business Operations in the business were still affected by the difficult situation of the real estate market and remained focused on the recovery and redevelopment of certain properties in portfolio, in particular in the city of Milan. The pre-tax result of the business was a loss of 10m (- 81m in the same period of 2015). Other Business The management and commercial development of diversified companies continued. These activities, together with the restructuring initiatives implemented in previous years and, in certain cases, still underway, made it possible to achieve results in line with the first half of 2015 despite the still poor market conditions in the specific sectors. In particular, in the hotel industry the results of Atahotels were positive, recording a profit of approximately 2m at 30 June Moreover, the winding up of Centro Oncologico Fiorentino should be noted. The pre-tax result of the business was a loss of 8m (- 6m at 30 June 2015). Financial Management The profitability of the portfolio, despite being made with a view to preserving the risk/return profile of assets and consistency between assets and liabilities underwritten with policyholders, achieved a significant yield during the period, equal to 3.8% of invested assets. 2 Net of reinsurance 2

3 Furthermore, the policy adopted to gradually decrease the incidence of domestic government bonds as a part of the progressive diversification towards a selective increase of corporate securities and other financial assets continued. Balance Sheet Shareholders equity amounted to 6,263m at 30 June 2016 ( 6,615m at 31 December 2015), of which 5,940m attributable to the Group. The total AFS reserve amounted to 733m ( 935m at 31 December 2015). The consolidated Solvency II margin was equal to 173% 1 at 30 June The individual Solvency II margin was equal to 194% 1 at 30 June 2016, a decrease compared to 215% 1 at the end of 2015 due to effects mainly arising from financial market performance in this first part of the year. Significant Events After the Reporting Period The Board of Directors of UnipolSai Assicurazioni S.p.A., which met yesterday under the chairmanship of Carlo Cimbri, resolved to invest up to 100m in the Atlante II Fund. **** Presentation of the Results to the Financial Community A conference call will be held at 10:00 am today during which financial analysts and institutional investors may submit questions to the Group CEO and Senior Management on the results at 30 June The phone numbers to dial to attend the event are: +39/02/ (from Italy and all other countries), +1/718/ (from the US) and +44/121/ (from the UK). **** In order to allow more complete disclosure of the results at 30 June 2016, please find attached hereto the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Income Statement, the summary of the Consolidated Income Statement by Business Segment and the Balance Sheet by Business segment. **** Maurizio Castellina, Manager in charge of financial reporting of Unipol Gruppo Finanziario S.p.A. and UnipolSai Assicurazioni S.p.A., declares, pursuant to Article 154-bis, paragraph 2, of the Consolidated Law on Finance, that the accounting information contained in the presentation corresponds to the figures in corporate accounting records, ledgers and documents. Glossary COMBINED RATIO: sum of loss ratio and expense ratio EXPENSE RATIO: ratio of Non-Life operating expenses and premiums calculated on earned premiums LOSS RATIO: ratio of Non-Life claims and premiums calculated on earned premiums AFS RESERVE: reserves on assets classified as available-for-sale 3

4 Contacts Unipol Group Press Office Fernando Vacarini Tel. +39/051/ Barabino & Partners Massimiliano Parboni Tel. +39/335/ Giovanni Vantaggi Tel. +39/340/ Unipol Group Investor Relations Adriano Donati Tel. +39/051/ Follow us on UnipolSai Assicurazioni S.p.A. UnipolSai Assicurazioni S.p.A. is the insurance company of the Unipol Group, Italian leader in Non-Life Business, in particular in vehicle liability insurance. Also active in Life Business, UnipolSai has a portfolio of over 10 million customers and holds a leading position in the nati onal ranking of insurance groups with a direct income amounting to approximately 14bn, of which 7.3bn in Non-Life Business and 6.7bn in Life Business (2015 figures). The company currently operates through 5 divisions (Unipol, La Fondiaria, Sai, Nuova MAA and La Previdente) and has the largest agency network in Italy, with more than 3,500 agencies and 6,000 sub-agencies spread across the country. UnipolSai Assicurazioni is a subsidiary of Unipol Gruppo Finanziario S.p.A. and, like the latter, is listed on the Italian St ock Exchange, being one of the most highly capitalized securities. 4

5 Consolidated Balance Sheet Assets 30/6/ /12/ INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill Other intangible assets PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 1, , Property 1, , Other items of property, plant and equipment TECHNICAL PROVISIONS - REINSURERS' SHARE INVESTMENTS 61, , Investment property 2, , Investments in subsidiaries and associates and interests in joint ventures Held-to-maturity investments 1, , Loans and receivables 5, , Available-for-sale financial assets 43, , Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 8, , SUNDRY RECEIVABLES 2, , Receivables relating to direct insurance business 1, , Receivables relating to reinsurance business Other receivables 1, , OTHER ASSETS Non-current assets held for sale or disposal groups Deferred acquisition costs Deferred tax assets Current tax assets Other assets CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS TOTAL ASSETS 69, ,724.0

6 Consolidated Balance Sheet Equity and Liabilities 30/6/ /12/ EQUITY 6, , attributable to the owners of the Parent 5, , Share capital 2, , Other equity instruments Equity-related reserves Income-related and other reserves 2, , (Treasury shares) Translation reserve Gains or losses on available-for-sale financial assets Other gains or losses recognised directly in equity Profit (loss) for the year attributable to the owners of the Parent attributable to non-controlling interests Share capital and reserves attributable to non-controlling interests Gains or losses recognised directly in equity Profit (loss) for the year attributable to non-controlling interests PROVISIONS TECHNICAL PROVISIONS 56, , FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 4, , Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 2, , Other financial liabilities 2, , PAYABLES Payables arising from direct insurance business Payables arising from reinsurance business Other payables OTHER LIABILITIES Liabilities associated with disposal groups held for sale Deferred tax liabilities Current tax liabilities Other liabilities TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 69, ,724.0

7 Consolidated Income Statement 30/6/ /6/ Net premiums 5, , Gross premiums 6, , Ceded premiums Fee and commission income Gains and losses on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss Gains on investments in subsidiaries and associates and interests in joint ventures Gains on other financial instruments and investment property 1, , Interest income Other gains Realised gains Unrealised gains Other revenue TOTAL REVENUE AND INCOME 7, , Net charges relating to claims -5, , Amounts paid and changes in technical provisions -5, , Reinsurers' share Fee and commission expense Losses on investments in subsidiaries and associates and interests in joint ventures Losses on other financial instruments and investment property Interest expense Other charges Realised losses Unrealised losses Operating expenses -1, , Commissions and other acquisition costs Investment management expenses Other administrative expenses Other costs TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES -6, ,323.5 PRE-TAX PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE YEAR Income tax POST-TAX PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE YEAR PROFIT (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS CONSOLIDATED PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE YEAR attributable to the owners of the Parent attributable to non-controlling interests

8 Condensed Consolidated Income Statement by Business Segment NON-LIFE BUSINESS LIFE BUSINESS INSURANCE BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESSES REAL ESTATE BUSINESS (*) INTERSEGMENT ELIMINATION CONSOLIDATED TOTAL Jun-16 Jun-15 var.% Jun-16 Jun-15 var.% Jun-16 Jun-15 var.% Jun-16 Jun-15 var.% Jun-16 Jun-15 var.% Jun-16 Jun-15 Jun-16 Jun-15 var.% Net premiums 3,451 3, ,531 3, ,981 7, ,981 7, Net fees and commissions -1 0 n.s n.s. 9 0 n.s. 0 0 n.s n.s. Financial income/expense ** , , Net interest #### Other income and expenses n.s Realised gains and losses n.s Unrealised gains and losses n.s n.s n.s. 0 0 n.s n.s. Net charges relating to claims -2,298-2, ,794-3, ,092-6, ,092-6, Operating expenses -1,010-1, ,144-1, ,168-1, Commissions and other acquisition costs Other expenses Other income / expense Pre-tax profit (loss) Income tax n.s Profit (loss) on discontinued operations Consolidated profit (loss) for the period Profit (loss) attributable to the owners of the Parent Profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests (*) Real Estate business only includes real estate companies controlled by the Group. At 31/03/2015, the sector included figures for the company UnipolSai Real Estate, which merged into UnipolSai on 31 December Insurance sector, Non-Life business. (**) Excluding assets/liabilities at fair value related to contracts issued by insurance companies with investment risk borne by customers and arising from pension fund management

9 Balance Sheet by Business Segment Non-Life Business Life Business Other Businesses Real Estate Business Intersegment Elimination 30/6/ /12/ /6/ /12/ /6/ /12/ /6/ /12/ /6/ /12/ /6/ /12/ INTANGIBLE ASSETS TANGIBLE ASSETS , , TECHNICAL PROVISIONS - REINSURERS' SHARE INVESTMENTS 15, , , , , , Investment property 1, , , , Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures Held-to-maturity investments , , Loans and receivables 2, , , , , , Available-for-sale financial assets 10, , , , , , Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss , , , , SUNDRY RECEIVABLES 2, , , , OTHER ASSETS Deferred acquisition costs Other assets CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS TOTAL ASSETS 21, , , , , , EQUITY 2, , , , , , PROVISIONS TECHNICAL PROVISIONS 15, , , , , , FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 1, , , , , , Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss , , , , Other financial liabilities 1, , , , PAYABLES OTHER LIABILITIES TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 21, , , , , ,724.0 Total