Generali is studying an acquisition in Russia worth nearly €2bn ($2.4bn), Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore has reported.
The paper said Generali was looking at a company active mainly in the non-life insurance business and listed as potential targets VTB Insurance, Rosgosstrakh and RESO-Garantia.
Generali declined to comment on the story.
CEO Philippe Donnet said earlier this month the company had more than €2bn for M&A.