One year after the launch of the European Commission’s Financial Literacy Strategy, the key question is what comes next. How can the strategy move from ambition to action, and how can financial and insurance education help citizens make better-informed decisions within the broader framework of the emerging Savings and Investments Union (SIU)?
Insurance Europe is pleased to invite you to an in-person lunchtime event on 3 September 2026 to discuss these questions with EU policymakers, industry experts and key stakeholders.
When & where
Date: 3 September 2026
Time: 12h30–14h00, with registration and lunch from 12h00, followed by networking coffee from 14h00 to 14h30
Venue: Insurance Europe premises, Rue du Champ de Mars 23, 1050 Brussels
Why attend?
One year after the launch of the European Commission’s Financial Literacy Strategy, this event will take stock of progress and look at what is needed next to ensure the strategy delivers practical benefits for citizens while supporting the objectives of the SIU.
Speakers
Programme
12:00-12:30
12:30-12:35
Opening remarks
Thea Utoft Høj Jensen, Director-General of Insurance Europe
12:35-12:45
Keynote speech
Lídia Pereira, Rapporteur of the European Parliament’s own-initiative report on financial literacy and the rise of finfluencers in the context of the Savings and Investments Union
12:45-13:30
Panel discussion
The panel discussion will focus on how to enhance financial and insurance literacy in the EU, one year after the publication of the EU Financial Literacy Strategy. It will bring together perspectives from EU institutions, young people and the insurance industry to discuss progress so far, remaining gaps and the next steps. Topics will include:
Panellists:
Moderator: William Vidonja, Head of the Conduct of Business department, Insurance Europe
13:30-13:50
Q&A
13:50-14:00
Highlights and concluding remarks
14:00-14:30
Networking coffee
Registration & details
Places are limited for this in-person event, so register now to secure your place.