Speaking very broadly, insurers have three areas of focus on sustainability and climate: their underwriting; their investments; and their operations. Do all these areas needs oversight from insurance supervisors? If you look at it from a risk perspective, there are sustainability risks in...

On the occasion of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), EIOPA highlights its commitment to support the insurance and pensions sectors in tackling climate change. Along with other activities in the area of sustainable finance, EIOPA will finalize in 2022 the first European-wide...

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) welcomes the Solvency II proposals of the European Commission to give mandates to EIOPA for further action on sustainable finance. EIOPA is convinced that these proposals would contribute positively to a transition into a more...

Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for this invitation to speak at Eurofi both to the organisation as well as the Slovenian Presidency. It is a wonderful event and I am happy to participate even though it is via a screen and not in person. Only last week I started as the new chairperson of EIOPA and...

What is the actual role and contribution of insurance undertakings regarding their ESG risk mitigation in the EU economy? There is a growing urgency to tackle environmental, social and governance-related risks. As news of devastating natural catastrophes fills our screens and we see first-hand the...

Digital operational resilience is essential for a well-functioning financial services sector. As the digital transformation of the sector accelerates, addressing the risks of digital innovation becomes increasingly important. The proposal for a Digital Operational Resilience Act – or DORA, as part...

The 5th EIOPA sustainable finance roundtable will take place on 7 December 2021 at 8:30-15:30 CET . Join us to discuss with stakeholders and experts the vital role that insurance and pensions play in strengthening society’s resilience to sustainability risks. Hear from EIOPA about the work it is...