UNIQA Group announced two changes to the management team, starting November 2023: Cristina Anculescu, previously Member of the UNIQA Asigurari de Viata Board, was appointed Head of Talent & Development for the Group, while Remus LAPUSAN returns to the Board of Directors of UNIQA Asigurari de Viata.
 

• Remus LAPUSAN was approved by the Financial Supervisory Authority as Member of the Board of UNIQA Asigurari de Viata. From June 2019 until now, he has been a Member of the Supervisory Board for UNIQA in Romania, having extensive professional experience in the insurance industry and in company management.
• Cristina Anculescu, who previously held the position of Member of the UNIQA Asigurari de Viata Board, accepted a new challenge, being promoted to the role of Head of Talent & Development, from which she will coordinate, at the level of the entire UNIQA Group, initiatives related to talent management, performance and career development management, succession planning, as well as sustainable employee development for all countries where UNIQA has operations.

Remus LAPUSAN joined UNIQA in 1999, following a professional path of over 20 years, with significant achievements, which contributed to the continuous growth of the company. His professional experience at UNIQA includes 12 years of activity in the sales area, of which 8 years were dedicated to the development of the branch in Cluj, which he coordinated until 2011. Later, he took over the positions of Member of the UNIQA Board and CEO of UNIQA Asigurari de Viata, a company whose results have consistently had a significant impact on UNIQA's performance in Romania. From June 2019 until now, Remus Lapusan has been a Member of the Supervisory Board for UNIQA in Romania.

"UNIQA is an important player in the insurance market in Romania, constantly investing to offer financial protection solutions at the highest quality standards. We operate in an industry with many challenges, and clients expect us to be with them in difficult moments, respecting our promises every time. Recently, we launched a new promise, for living better together and a safer future. That's why it's important to stay connected to the clients' reality, to their specific needs and to assume the role of being more than an insurance company. We are, at this moment, on a good path, which must be continued through involvement, trust, courage and care for those around us. We have a team made up of valuable professionals and, together, we will continue UNIQA's performance, contributing to a better life for customers, partners and the community", stated Remus Lapusan, Board Member, UNIQA Asigurari de Viata.

Cristina ANCULESCU joined the UNIQA team in December 2014, as Human Resources Director, coordinating a large organizational transformation project, as well as numerous initiatives that supported the company's strategic objectives. She is a graduate of International Economic Relations at the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest, a Master's in International Business Management and an Executive Leadership program at Harvard Business School - Boston.

"I take on the new role within the UNIQA Group with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, in order to further involve myself in the transformation and development of the organization. My new role supports my passion for learning and continuous adaptation to new trends related to human capital management. We have a huge opportunity to embrace the transformative power of artificial intelligence, to offer a unique experience to employees, at the level of the entire UNIQA group.

I would like to thank my colleagues from Romania for their excellent collaboration, trust and unconditional support, as well as for everything we have learned and achieved together. I have every confidence that the executive management team will continue to build an organizational culture that puts both customers and employees at the center of all UNIQA actions, and this is not possible without the undeniable value, professionalism and dedication of our people", stated Cristina Anculescu, Head of Talent & Development, UNIQA Group.

Through the current brand positioning, UNIQA launches the promise to contribute to living better together, offering more than insurance solutions, supporting its clients to realize their plans and develop their businesses and, at the same time, getting involved in important aspects of within the community.

The company's new strategy places its customers at the center and has as a priority the knowledge of their needs and the generation of products and services that mean more than financial protection and represent innovative solutions for everyday life. Furthermore, sustainability is an important component of UNIQA's strategy, so the organization emphasizes the development of products and services with a positive impact on the quality of life, for 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. Through the business model, the company positions the needs of customers at the center of its activity, specifically addressed to the Retail, Bancassurance and Corporate & Affinity segments, offering relevant, accessible and innovative products and services, at high standards, with the aim of contributing to living better together with clients, partners and the community.