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The Consumer Trends Report 2022 focuses on the financial health of consumers and small businesses through their use of insurance and pension savings products. The findings of the report are underpinned by the results of a flash Eurobarometer survey commissioned by EIOPA and other relevant sources...

The Consumer Trends Report 2021 and the risk heat-map provide a snapshot of the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the insurance and pension sector from a consumer protection perspective, highliting a fast-forwarded digitalisation trend with underlying opportunities, but also some concerns from a...

The Consumer Trends Report 2020 and the risk heat-map provide a snapshot of the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the insurance and pension sector from a consumer protection perspective as of 30 June 2020.

Key findings: Transparency and disclosure of information to consumers has overall improved The digitalisation of the insurance sector continues showing potential for improving the consumer experience and brings new opportunities for insurers However, areas that could cause potential consumer...

While travel insurance is mostly a ‘small-ticket’ business, it can be critical for consumers, since the impact of insufficient cover or denied claims – in particular for medical expenses while travelling – can be extensive at the individual level. Discover EIOPA's research on the topic and its key...