The report underscores the robustness of Europe’s insurance, reinsurance, and pension sectors despite a volatile macroeconomic environment. Strong capital positions persist, with median Solvency II ratios slightly down but stable. Premium growth surged, with non-life up 8.2% and life at 13.8%. Profitability improved, with median return on assets at 0.7%. However, it points out that risks from exchange rate volatility, elevated interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and cyber threats require vigilant monitoring. It also notes significant US equity exposure, urging caution amid potential market corrections.
The EBA released three final draft technical standards to support the EU Banking Package, enhancing supervisory oversight. These include Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) for calculating the Business Indicator (BI) for operational risk capital, Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) mapping BI to FINREP for consistency, and amended ITS on operational risk reporting. The standards refine BI components, address mergers and disposals, and improve reporting accuracy. Set for adoption, the EBA will release IT tools and a technical package in Q4 2025, with reporting starting March 31, 2026.
EIOPA has published the results of its first EU-coordinated mystery shopping exercise, assessing the sales process for insurance-based investment products (IBIPs) across eight EU member states. While distributors often provided relevant information, areas for improvement were identified in disclosure, transparency, and consumer outcomes. Key findings include inadequate provision of cost information and limited consideration of sustainability preferences. EIOPA Chair Petra Hielkema emphasized the need to explore a more outcome-oriented sales approach, focusing on simple and transparent products that offer value for consumers.
Face à un contexte géopolitique tendu, France Assureurs appelle à réorienter le règlement FIDA pour un partage des données financières et d’assurance plus compétitif, sécurisé et centré sur le client. Trois priorités sont mises en avant : garantir la compétitivité via un déploiement progressif et une sécurité juridique accrue, préserver la souveraineté européenne en excluant les géants non-européens, et répondre aux besoins réels des clients avec un encadrement strict du traitement des données. Malgré des avancées dans les discussions, des ajustements restent nécessaires pour protéger les consommateurs et renforcer la cyber-résilience.
Les autorités ont redoublé d'efforts pour lutter contre les escroqueries financières, ajoutant 1 460 sites ou acteurs non autorisés à leurs listes noires et réalisant une campagne d'information avec plus de 3 millions de vues. Le Pôle commun a également analysé 2 200 publicités et initié une étude rétrospective sur l'évolution des pratiques. Les priorités pour 2024-2025 incluent la cartographie des produits structurés et la clarification du dispositif réglementaire pour les fonds d'investissement alternatifs. L'Union de l'épargne et de l'investissement est un enjeu majeur pour 2025.
The BCBS has introduced a voluntary framework for jurisdictions to disclose climate-related financial risks. This framework blends qualitative and quantitative data for a comprehensive view of bank exposures, while offering flexibility due to evolving data. It encourages a holistic approach to understanding disclosure strengths and weaknesses. Implementation is left to individual jurisdictions, and the Committee will monitor developments to update the framework as needed.
In 2024, despite global challenges like AI advancements, elections, geopolitical instability, climate events, and cyber threats, EIOPA focused on safeguarding the public interest in the European financial system. They successfully executed their work program, emphasizing sustainable insurance/pensions, digital transformation, consistent supervision, high-quality advice, and financial stability. EIOPA also initiated regulatory simplification, stressing prudence to maintain a robust framework, and will collaborate with the European Commission to enhance the Savings and Investment Union. Their ongoing commitment is to ensure a robust, resilient, and well-regulated industry for all stakeholders.
Ce rapport du Haut-commissariat à la Stratégie et au Plan examine la mutualisation des risques climatiques, posant des questions cruciales : qui paie les coûts croissants des événements extrêmes, comment financer la prévention, et quels rôles pour l'État et les assureurs ?
Comparant la situation actuelle à la création des assurances sociales au XIXe siècle, le rapport souligne la nécessité de réinventer la solidarité collective face aux aléas naturels. Les auteurs proposent trois scénarios de réforme, allant d'un rôle régulateur de l'État sur le secteur de l'assurance à une socialisation plus large des risques climatiques, s'inspirant du modèle de la protection sociale.
Europe faces a transformative era with political shifts, aging populations, climate crises, and technological disruptions. The 2024 elections highlighted polarization, while war and trade tensions expose vulnerabilities. Insurance Europe emphasizes insurance’s role as a stabilizing force, urging smarter, proportionate regulations. Their strategic reset aligns with EU priorities, focusing on savings, natural disaster protection, AI, and insurance’s societal value to boost competitiveness and resilience.
Insurance Europe responded to the EBA’s consultation on EU anti-money laundering Regulatory Technical Standards, supporting a harmonized, data-driven risk assessment but urging proportionality. They advocate for minimal, targeted data collection, reasonable transition periods, and revised data points to ease burdens, particularly for low-risk products. The federation opposes excessive customer data requirements, supports remote identification, and proposes event-driven updates for low-risk life insurance and simplified due diligence for pensions and pure risk policies. Insurance Europe commits to collaborating for an effective, risk-based AML/CFT framework.