The EIOPA, an insurance watchdog that is part of the European Union, has issued a warning to the EU governing body regarding the pace at which it is introducing new insurance regulations. The group, which is part of the European System of Financial Supervision, claims that any delays in enacting these regulations could create problems for insurers trying to adapt to the troubling economic times that have come to Europe. Delays could be possible due to the EU legislative process, according to the European Commission, the agency responsible for drafting…
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1 in 10 European insurance companies fail stress test despite a robust market
The European insurance industry is in a state of flux, according to a new study from the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA). The organizations recently conducted a stress test of nearly 130 as yet unidentified insurers. The test showed that the insurance market is quite robust, which means that most insurers are able to procure new clients and produce significant revenue. However, the thirteen unnamed insurance companies failed the test. Based upon its findings, the EIOPA estimates that these insurers would not be able to handle the impact…
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