At the formal opening of the new building, Senada Olevic, General Director of UNIQA Osiguranje d.d. Bosnia and Herzegovina, officially welcomed future customers and business partners:“The move into the new building will allow us to react more quickly and efficiently to the needs of our customers.Our own building is also a symbol for the fact that the trust our customers placed in our insurance company was justified.Despite the difficult national and international economic conditions, we will maintain our high level of innovation and quality in the future in order to further improve customer satisfaction.”

The guests in attendance were also greeted by the Austrian ambassador, Dr. Donatius Köck, and the mayor of Stari Grad, Ibrahim Hadžibajric, as well as Christian Traunfellner, CEO of the building owner, UNIQA Real Estate AG.

A partner to the arts in Sarajevo as well
The hosts also took the opening of the new building as an occasion to announce two art exhibitions: a post cards exhibition entitled “Sarajevo Through the Years” and a special exhibition with work of the “Mjedenica” institute for care of children with special needs entitled “What I want to be when I grow up”.Senada Olevic also took this opportunity to present a donation from UNIQA to representatives of the institute and the children’s home “Bjelave”.

About UNIQA Osiguranje d.d.
UNIQA Osiguranje d.d. Bosnia and Herzegovina was founded in 1997.With 180 employees, the company encompasses four regional offices (Sarajevo, Tuzla, Bihac and Banjaluka), four service centres and branch offices at 30 locations throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.UNIQA Osiguranje d.d. offers various types of life insurance as well as other insurance types.

UNIQA Osiguranje d.d. is currently situated in 4th place among the 15 insurance companies operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Premium revenues in 2008 grew to EUR 17.0 million.The company also succeeded in raising its market share to 10%.

According to a study by the renowned British magazine The GLOBAL BROKER & UNDERWRITER, UNIQA Osiguranje d.d. is the best insurance company in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Twice in a row, UNIQA in Bosnia has been recognized with SUPERBRAND status as the best and leading insurance brand in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2008 und 2009).