Publications

OPSG meeting conclusions

As crypto-assets, including so-called virtual currencies such as Bitcoin, continue to attract public attention, the European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – together the ‘ESAs’) recall the continued relevance of their previous warnings.The ESAs remind consumers that some crypto...

OPSG position paper on IORP Governance and Risk Assessment, Risk Assessment and Costs for Defined Contributions Pension scheme

IRSG advice on EIOPA’s consultation on the Supervisory Statement on ORSA in the context of COVID-19

Summary EIOPA Information

Starting at the beginning, how did you decide on a career in insurance? Was it an intentional choice, or rather something that you found your way to?My first job as an economist was in the reporting and analysis division of the Norwegian FSA (Finanstilsynet). I had little specific knowledge about...

Having studied economics and finance, an interest in finance and financial reporting and the accompanying challenges of understanding businesses through their balance sheets drew Patricia to PriceWaterhouse Coopers. Here, her client list grew to include insurance companies, where the complexity of...

Starting at the beginning, how did you decide on a career in insurance? Was it an intentional choice, or rather something that you found your way to?In the beginning it happened by accident really. Let me explain. I was offered a role in the legal department of the Swiss Insurance Supervisory...

Why does EIOPA think it is important for insurers to take into account the risks of climate change now and focus on this part of the strategic agenda of the European Union, rather than other challenges?“Of course we prioritize all areas, but I think arguably all issues related to climate change...