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- Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd. is an Israel-based holding company that operates through its primary subsidiaries, Clal Insurance and Finance Ltd. and Max, providing a broad range of insurance, long-term savings, financial services, and credit solutions primarily to private individuals and businesses in Israel. The company offers long-term savings products including life insurance, pension funds managing NIS 155 billion for 550,000 members, provident funds managing NIS 61 billion for 450,000 members, and investment provident funds; general insurance covering cars, homes, properties, and other non-life risks with annual premiums of NIS 3.8 billion; health insurance encompassing private health policies, foreign travel coverage, and supplementary medical services with annual premiums of NIS 1.9 billion; credit insurance and mortgages; and through Max, credit card issuance with 3.2 million active cards, clearing services, loans, business financial solutions, and digital payment options including mobile and contactless payments. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Tower 8, Tel Aviv, Israel, the group manages assets exceeding NIS 369 billion as of December 2024, employs approximately 6,000 people across its operations, and holds significant market shares including 15% of the general insurance market, 14% of long-term savings assets, and 20% of life insurance premiums. In recent developments, the company completed the acquisition of Max from Warburg Pincus in March 2023 for NIS 2.47 billion, marking its entry into the credit card sector; entered a strategic investment partnership with Ellomay Capital in April 2025 for a 49% stake in a 198 MW Italian solar portfolio valued at approximately EUR 52 million; and as of October 2025, engaged in preliminary talks with Centerbridge Partners regarding a potential stake sale amid sector interest. Clal's investment arm, Canaf-Clal Financial Management Ltd., oversees NIS 350 billion in assets including pension and insurance reserves, while the group maintains strong credit ratings such as ilAA+ from S&P Ma'alot and Aa1 (IFS) from Midroog, with a solvency ratio of 162% as of June 2024.