Alleanza Assicurazioni Extends 2026 Tour to Boost Pension Literacy Among Young Italians

Alleanza Assicurazioni is continuing its national commitment to financial literacy in 2026 with the third iteration of its "Tour dell'Educazione Finanziaria" (Financial Education Tour). This year's program focuses strategically on elevating pension awareness, a critical concern for Italian citizens under the age of 35. The initiative is supported by a partnership with Starting Finance, an economic-financial education group with a digital community exceeding 2.5 million users, aiming to bridge a documented knowledge gap among digitally native demographics.

The necessity for this targeted intervention is highlighted by the Edufin Index, an observatory promoted by Alleanza Assicurazioni and Fondazione Mario Gasbarri, with scientific collaboration from SDA Bocconi School of Management. The Index indicates that the average financial preparation score for Italians is 56 out of 100, falling below the sufficiency threshold of 60. This national deficit is particularly acute for younger adults aged 18 to 34, whose Pension Index scores are demonstrably insufficient for adequate future planning, according to Claudia Ghinfanti of Alleanza Assicurazioni.

The comprehensive 2026 Tour is structured across 14 stops throughout Italy, utilizing a dynamic format for engagement. The schedule includes eight dedicated Club Tour meetings at major Italian universities, several evening events for the general public, and three specialized Starting Finance Investment Meetings (SFIM) tailored for the under-35 cohort. For example, a stop in Genoa on April 8, 2026, presented regional data showing Liguria mirroring the national Edufin Index score of 56. However, Ligurian youth aged 18 to 34 scored 49 on the Edufin Index and 36 on the Pension Index, metrics lower than their national counterparts.

Further data from the broader Edufin Index reveals pervasive financial literacy deficits, with some reports placing Italy among the lowest-ranking developed nations in certain OECD financial literacy metrics. Specific to long-term planning, the Pension Index scores were 41 out of 100 for the 18-24 age bracket and 46 for the 25-34 bracket. Conversely, the Ligurian youth demonstrated superior awareness regarding increasing life expectancy, as measured by the Longevity Index, compared to the national benchmark.

Alleanza Assicurazioni, a company within the Generali Group, utilizes its network of 10,000 insurance advisors to support these educational efforts. The SFIM events, such as the one scheduled for April 10 in Rome at the Salone delle Fontane (EUR), are positioned as large-scale gatherings for under-35s, focusing on investments, finance careers, and entrepreneurship, often featuring prominent financial and media personalities. This multi-faceted approach reflects a sustained commitment to equipping younger generations with concrete tools for informed financial decision-making.