Mission statement

Insurance Europe's mission is:

  • To draw attention to issues of strategic interest to all European insurers and reinsurers in a sustainable manner.
  • To raise awareness of insurers' and reinsurers' roles in providing insurance protection and security to the community as well as in contributing to economic growth and development.
  • To promote – as the expert and representative voice of the insurance industry – a competitive and open market to the benefit of the European consumer as well as corporate clients.

In order to achieve this, Insurance Europe:

  • Represents all European insurers and reinsurers.
    Insurance Europe is the European insurance and reinsurance federation. Through its member bodies comprising of national insurance associations, Insurance Europe represents all types of insurance and reinsurance undertakings, including pan-European companies, monoliners, mutuals or SMEs. Insurance Europe represents undertakings that account for around 95% of total European premium income.

  • Positions the European insurance industry within the European and global regulatory frameworks.
    Insurance Europe is the voice of the European insurance industry at European and international level. Insurance Europe is a fair and reliable partner and a contact point for institutions, politicians and supervisors. Insurance Europe provides services to the European and International institutions to the benefit of its members. In the regulatory process Insurance Europe develops, promotes and defends industry positions that are supported by technical research and expertise. Through government lobby, public affairs, industry forums and issue management, it contributes to achieve a positive political, social, business and economic environment.

  • Provides a platform to its members.
    Insurance Europe provides the infrastructure for an exchange of information and experience between members. Insurance Europe plays a supporting role in relation to its members and provides information and guidance on issues of interest to the European insurance sector. Insurance Europe promotes trust and confidence in the European insurance industry.