Utmost Luxembourg announces the appointment of Nicoletta Basso as Branch Manager of its Italian branch. This strategic decision confirms the growing importance of Italy in the Group's European development trajectory.
Recognized expertise in cross-border wealth structuring
Nicoletta Basso has been with Utmost for over six years, until now as tax and legal advisor for the Italian market. In this role, she supported sales teams and partners in the analysis and implementation of unit-linked insurance solutions, used as wealth structuring and estate planning tools for HNW and UHNW clients.
She has over fifteen years' experience in financial services, specializing in multi-jurisdictional issues. In particular, she worked in the compliance department of a MiFID-regulated investment manager based in Dublin, developing in-depth expertise in European regulatory frameworks.
Italy: a cornerstone of our growth strategy
This appointment comes at a time when Italy has been identified as a priority market in Utmost's growth strategy. The acceleration of intergenerational transfers and the search for structured wealth management solutions make this market even more attractive to players specializing in international life insurance.
Nicoletta Basso declares:
"I am honored to take over the management of the Italian branch at a key stage in Utmost's development. The Italian market is characterized by high wealth sophistication and growing demand for long-term planning solutions. My aim is to pursue local development while guaranteeing tailor-made support and a level of service excellence."
A strong signal to the market
With over 133 billion euros in assets under administration by the end of 2025, Utmost continues to expand its European footprint, drawing on strengthened local expertise and a robust cross-border architecture.
The appointment of Nicoletta Basso illustrates the Group's determination to consolidate its position in Italy and to provide long-term support to families and partners faced with the complex challenges of wealth structuring and transfer.
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