The VIG Xelerate Pitch Day on 1 June at the Ringturm once again demonstrated the incredible innovation power within our Group.

With more than 1,000 colleagues joining the livestream across VIG and over 250 additional participants attending local public viewings organised by the finalist companies, the event became a truly shared experience across markets and countries. The Pitch Day made one thing very clear: innovation at VIG is not a concept for the future – it is a reality we are already living.

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Six Strong Initiatives in the Final

Throughout the afternoon, six outstanding initiatives took the stage, presenting innovative solutions that address specific customer needs, improve efficiency and create sustainable added value for the business.

The quality of the initiatives, the professionalism of the presentations and the commitment of the teams impressively demonstrated what can be achieved through innovative thinking, collaboration and a clear focus on delivering impact.

The Winners of the VIG Xelerate Pitch Day June 2026

Following the assessment by the VIG Management Board, the following initiatives were recognised:

1st Place: DONAU Versicherung (Austria) – Automated Broker Portfolio

An automated solution for broker portfolio management that increases efficiency while enhancing service quality and customer focus.

2nd Place: SIGMA (Albania) – LIMFA: Digital Health Insurance Ecosystem

A digital health insurance ecosystem connecting all relevant stakeholders and creating added value for customers and partners.

3rd Place: Kooperativa (Slovakia), Compensa (Lithuania) & Compensa Life (Lithuania) – Virtual Assistant Iva/Ieva

A cross-border initiative showcasing the potential of AI-powered virtual assistance for customers and operational processes.

The Voice of the Group

The VIG Xelerate Audience Award once again gave colleagues across the Group the opportunity to vote for their favourite initiative.

This year's Audience Award went to:

• Kooperativa & CPP (Czech Republic) – Data Digger: AI Underwriting

The initiative impressed colleagues with its innovative use of artificial intelligence in underwriting and its strong potential to improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability across the Group.

• VIG Xelerate Finalist Awards

In recognition of their outstanding initiatives and excellent presentations, the following teams received a VIG Xelerate Finalist Award:

What This Day Showed

The Pitch Day was more than a competition – it reflected what makes VIG strong:

• Ideas driven by people across the Group
• Collaboration beyond markets and functions
• A strong focus on customer value, efficiency and scalability
• The ability to transform innovation into measurable business impact
• Looking Ahead
• The journey does not end with Pitch Day.

The next step is to further develop these initiatives, share successful approaches across the Group and scale innovation to create even greater value for our customers and businesses. Together, we are shaping the future of VIG through innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurial thinking.