Overview
Valia is a technology-driven insurance brokerage serving the bancassurance segment, with a focus on Italian banking and financial institutions. Founded in 2021 in Trento by professionals with deep insurance and banking experience, the company was established with an explicit commitment to differentiating itself in insurance brokerage through technology. Valia was co-founded with ISA (Istituto Atesino di Sviluppo), a Trentino-based development institute, and has since attracted strategic investment from Net Insurance and Cassa di Risparmio di Bolzano (Sparkasse).
The company distributes Life & Annuity and Property & Casualty insurance products through banking channels, providing specialized support for both insurance sales and post-sales processes. Its primary market is the Italian bancassurance sector, with plans for broader European expansion.
Valia's platform is designed to modernize insurance distribution within banking environments by applying insurtech tools to improve customer experience and operational efficiency. The founding team includes Michel Larigauderie, project creator, and Alessandro Ristagno as Chief Operating Officer.