The diversity of our workforce is one of the cornerstones of our commercial success and therefore vital to our company. We benefit in large measure from the abilities and know-how of our employees, whether they be female or male, older or younger, and from the various nationalities within the Group's workforce. This diversity helps us to appropriately reflect within our own organisation the diverse business environment in which our company operates and to fulfil the exacting standards of complex reinsurance services. Diverse cultural backgrounds thus contribute to our ability to act globally in a professional manner. What is more, the cultivation of diversity within the company can create a positive working environment and boost employee motivation.

By expanding our mentoring programme we help women at our company to reflect on their professional development so far and take active steps to shape their future career path. Our range of seminars serves to develop all the company's employees and is designed to encourage a positive attitude towards life-long learning, even among our more seasoned staff.

We have been quick to tackle the challenges of an ageing workforce. In the context of our demography and generation management, for example, we have put in place measures to promote cooperation between new and seasoned members of staff. We also offer our older members of staff courses designed to prepare them for retirement.