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EIOPA has issued a public statement on the findings of a monitoring exercise exploring how (re)insurers in Europe are integrating climate change-related risks in their Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA).

EIOPA launched today two consultations related to the implementation of the European Union’s Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD). The first consultation covers draft technical standards on the establishment and functioning of resolution colleges, while the second concerns...

The ESAs today published a guide on oversight activities under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). The aim of this guide is to provide an overview of the processes used by the ESAs through the Joint Examination Teams (JET) to oversee critical ICT third-party service providers (CTPPs)

EIOPA published today two annexes to its Opinion on the use of risk-mitigation techniques by insurance undertakings from 2021 following the close of a public consultation on this topic earlier this year. The two annexes address mass-lapse reinsurance and reinsurance agreements’ termination clauses.

EIOPA submitted today to the European Commission three draft technical standards and published one set of revised guidelines to support the implementation of the reviewed Solvency II Directive.

EIOPA today launched a consultation on its proposal for revised Guidelines concerning the exchange of information on a systematic basis within Colleges of Supervisors.

EIOPA launched today a new consultation package on amendments to supervisory reporting and public disclosure requirements under Solvency II, with the aim of easing the reporting burden on (re)insurance undertakings.

EIOPA issued today an Opinion on the supervision of liquidity risk management of Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision (IORPs). The expectations presented in the Opinion aim to enhance the monitoring, assessment and management of liquidity risks.

EIOPA publishes biannual shifted risk-free rates for duration calculation in financial stability reporting – end-June 2025

The report showcases EIOPA’s work, in close collaboration with National Competent Authorities (NCAs), to strengthen supervisory capacity and promote supervisory convergence across the European Union, while addressing prudential and conduct-related issues, particularly regarding cross-border business

The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA - the ESAs) today announced that they have concluded a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Union’s new Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA).

Monthly update of the symmetric adjustment of the equity capital charge for Solvency II – end-June 2025

EIOPA publishes monthly technical information for Solvency II Relevant Risk-Free Interest Rate Term Structures – end-June 2025

EIOPA launched today a public consultation on its draft revised Guidelines on the Supervisory Review Process, used by supervisors to regularly assess insurers’ and groups’ exposure to risks and the effectiveness of the controls they have in place.

EIOPA published a report exploring to what extent and with what tools (re)insurers in Europe are already identifying, measuring and managing biodiversity risks. Despite the challenges in assessing biodiversity risks, EIOPA’s report notes promising market practices among (re)insurers

The ESAs launched a public consultation on their draft Joint Guidelines on ESG stress testing. The draft Guidelines set out how competent authorities for the banking and insurance sectors should integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks when performing supervisory stress tests.

EIOPA published the second occasional research paper of 2025, which sheds light on the investment behaviour of European insurance companies in mutual funds that are experiencing large outflows. The study reveals that insurers play an important stabilising role by acting as contrarian traders.

Updated technical RFR documentation applicable as of 30 June 2025

EIOPA published its June 2025 Financial Stability Report, which offers a summary of how Europe’s insurance, reinsurance and occupational pensions sectors are faring in the current volatile macroeconomic environment. The sectors remain robust and well-capitalised despite a challenging landscape.