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RSSEIOPA publishes monthly technical information for Solvency II Relevant Risk-Free Interest Rate Term Structures – end-February 2024
EIOPA published technical information on the relevant risk-free interest rate term structures (RFR) with reference to the end of February 2024.
New EIOPA research probes reasons behind consumers’ reluctance to taking out natural catastrophe insurance
EIOPA published today its Staff Paper on demand-side factors contributing to the low uptake of natural catastrophe insurance across Europe. The Paper explores the barriers that keep consumers from buying insurance against natural catastrophes and proposes a number of consumer-tested solutions.
EIOPA seeks new members to join its Stakeholder Groups
EIOPA is launching a call for expression of interest today to select new members of the Insurance and Reinsurance Stakeholder Group (IRSG) and the Occupational Pensions Stakeholder Group (OPSG).
EIOPA starts publishing shocked risk-free rates for duration calculation in financial stability reporting
EIOPA published today its first shocked risk-free interest rate term structures (RFR). These term structures are used to calculate the “Option-adjusted” duration of technical provisions to be reported in the context of the Guidelines for reporting for financial stability purposes
EIOPA appoints National Bank of Belgium Vice-Governor to Management Board
The Board of Supervisors of EIOPA today appointed Mr Steven Vanackere, Vice-Governor of the National Bank of Belgium, to EIOPA’s Management Board.
ESA’s Joint Board of Appeal confirms ESMA’s decision to withdraw the recognition of Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation
The Joint Board of Appeal (“the Board”) of the European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) unanimously decided to dismiss the appeal brought by Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation (“DCCC”) against the European Securities and Markets Authority.
EIOPA Insurance Risk Dashboard sees market risks as key concern for insurers in early 2024
EIOPA published today its February 2024 Insurance Risk Dashboard, which shows that insurers’ exposure to market risk is currently at a high level and the main concern for the sector. Macro and digitalisation risks are still relevant but have decreased to medium levels.
Monthly update of the symmetric adjustment of the equity capital charge for Solvency II – end-January 2024
EIOPA has published the technical information on the symmetric adjustment of the equity capital charge for Solvency II with reference to the end of January 2024.
EIOPA publishes monthly technical information for Solvency II Relevant Risk-Free Interest Rate Term Structures – end-January 2024
EIOPA published technical information on the relevant risk-free interest rate term structures (RFR) with reference to the end of January 2024.
EIOPA’s newly launched IORP Risk Dashboard highlights market and asset return risks as main concerns for occupational pension funds
The IORP risk dashboard, based on individual occupational pensions regulatory reporting, summarises the main risks and vulnerabilities in the IORPs sector of the European Economic Area (EEA) for defined contributions (DC) and defined benefits (DB) pension schemes.
ESAs recommend steps to enhance the monitoring of BigTechs’ financial services activities
The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published a Report setting out the results of a stocktake of BigTech direct financial services provision in the EU. The Report identifies the types of financial services currently carried out by BigTechs in the EU.
EIOPA study on diversification between risks in internal models underlines the importance of continued supervisory attention
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today a study on diversification modelling in the internal models used by insurers. The study published today provides an overview of the current modelling approaches and equips National Competent Authorities with...
EIOPA report probes consumer treatment and financial well-being amid the cost-of-living crisis
EIOPA released today its Consumer Trends Report 2023. It examines the financial well-being of consumers amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and explores whether all consumers, regardless of their characteristics are treated fairly. The findings of the report are underpinned by various data sour
ESAs publish first set of rules under DORA for ICT and third-party risk management and incident classification
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) published today the first set of final draft technical standards under the DORA aimed at enhancing the digital operational resilience of the EU financial sector by strengthening financial entities’ Information...
EIOPA publishes annual report on sanctions under the Insurance Distribution Directive in 2022
EIOPA published its fourth annual report on administrative sanctions and other measures imposed during 2022 by national competent authorities under the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD).
EIOPA publishes second Report on the application of the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today its second Report on the application of the IDD.
ESAs consult on draft implementing technical standards specifying certain tasks of collection bodies and certain functionalities of the European Single Access Point
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published a Consultation Paper on the draft implementing technical standards (ITSs) regarding the tasks of the collection bodies and the functionalities of the European Single Access Point (ESAP).
Monthly update of the symmetric adjustment of the equity capital charge for Solvency II – end-December 2023
EIOPA has published the technical information on the symmetric adjustment of the equity capital charge for Solvency II with reference to the end of December 2023.
EIOPA publishes monthly technical information for Solvency II Relevant Risk-Free Interest Rate Term Structures – end-December 2023
With this publication, EIOPA ensures consistent calculation of technical provisions across Europe.
EIOPA analyses internal models for non-life underwriting risk
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today the results of a Europe-wide comparative study on non-life underwriting risk in internal models. The study analysed internal models for the non-life underwriting of 75 European insurers.