Mediobanca, based in Milan, holds a 13% stake in Generali, making it the insurer’s largest shareholder. The holding has been a point of contention between Mediobanca and other major investors in Generali, including the family of the late Leonardo Del Vecchio and businessman Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone. Both investors also hold stakes in Mediobanca and have criticised the bank’s investment in Generali, arguing that it lacks strategic purpose. They have expressed support for Monte Paschi’s approach to Mediobanca.