In 2023, ERGO Hestia became involved in creating Kozminski University's endowment fund, joining as a strategic sponsor. After a successful first stage of cooperation, both institutions are continuing to implement joint initiatives that have a positive impact on shaping the education of future leaders.
“We are living in an increasingly unpredictable world. The geopolitical situation, multigenerational workforces and ubiquitous – and even autonomous – technology pose challenges to managers that require strong foundations of sound education,” says Artur Borowiński, President of the ERGO Hestia Group. “I have no doubt that thanks to these foundations, the leader of the future will, for example, know not only how to use artificial intelligence effectively, but above all how to do so in a safe and responsible way. I am pleased that, thanks to the agreement with Kozminski University, we will participate in the process of building these foundations in the years to come.”
As the Rector of the University points out, the joint activities of the University and ERGO Hestia combine a vision of socially responsible education with business practice. The projects implemented under the partnership include both teaching activities and initiatives that support ethical leadership, digital transformation and sustainable development.
“We are extremely pleased to continue our strategic partnership with ERGO Hestia – a company that for years has been inspiring the insurance market to think in terms of long-term value and trust,” emphasizes Professor Grzegorz Mazurek, Rector of Kozminski University. “We share a similar history, values and the conviction that business success should go hand in hand with social responsibility. Thanks to this partnership, our students gain access to the experience of one of the most innovative companies in Poland, and ERGO Hestia has a real impact on shaping the future leaders of the economy.”
The cooperation between ERGO Hestia and the University includes, among other things, joint educational initiatives, the exchange of knowledge between practitioners and the academic community, and activities that develop students' competences in areas that are important for modern business. One of Kozminski University's lecture halls continues to be branded with ERGO Hestia's visual identity, serving as a visible symbol of a partnership that connects theory with practice.
“From the very beginning, ERGO Hestia has supported Kozminski University's iron capital fund. We are proud that in this way we can support education in Poland. This is an initiative that goes beyond the University's own vision of operations, as it also has a strategic impact on Poland's development,” says Małgorzata Sztabińska, HR Director at the ERGO Hestia Group. “For us, the partnership with the University is more than cooperation – it is a shared mission of investing in people, in knowledge and in the future. Today, education is one of the key pillars of responsible business, and we want to be an active participant in it.”
“The cooperation with ERGO Hestia is an example of a partnership that inspires and develops. We are pleased that ERGO Hestia is a partner that works with us on many levels – from strategic sponsorship and the organization of events to development programs and tailor-made training for staff. Thanks to the involvement of the company's experts, our students gain practical experience, and the University strengthens its role as a space for dialogue between academia and business,” emphasizes Dr Sylwia Hałas-Dej, President of the Kozminski University Development Foundation and Vice-Rector for Development and External Relations. “Our joint activities in the area of education and talent development show that academic and business values can complement each other.”
Kozminski University and ERGO Hestia emphasize that their cooperation is not only an exchange of experience, but above all an investment in the future – in people who will create a modern economy and a society based on trust, knowledge and ethics. The strategic partnership for the next three years confirms their shared conviction that education and responsible business are inseparable elements of social and economic development.
ERGO Hestia Group
The ERGO Hestia Group is a pioneer of the most innovative solutions in the insurance sector. For over 30 years it has remained a reliable and trustworthy partner offering top-quality products and services. Every year it provides protection to more than 3 million individual customers and several hundred thousand companies and enterprises. The ERGO Hestia Group consists of two insurance companies: Sopockie Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń ERGO Hestia SA and Sopockie Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie ERGO Hestia SA. The Group's companies offer insurance for individual customers covering property and life, as well as for industry and small and medium-sized businesses.
Kozminski University
Kozminski University is an independent, financially self-reliant higher education institution with full academic rights, established in 1993 and located in the heart of Europe. The University's offer includes a wide range of bachelor's, master's, postgraduate, MBA and doctoral programs. The University has obtained Polish and internationally recognized accreditations, including the triple crown of EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. It also occupies leading positions in global and national educational rankings, confirming the high quality of its teaching and research activities. Since 2009, Kozminski University has been continuously listed in the “Financial Times” (FT) rankings, which include the best universities from around the world.
