EIOPA Publishes List of Internationally Active Insurance Groups in EU
EIOPA published the list of Internationally Active Insurance Groups (IAIGs) headquartered in EU. IAIGs are the focus of IAIS Common Framework for the Supervision of IAIGs. ComFrame identifies an IAIG as being an insurance group that meets two criteria, related to its international activity and size. The list is for informational purposes and should be used only in conjunction with ComFrame.
The list is based on information from the European group-wide supervisors that have shared with EIOPA their own list according to the criteria and cases set out in the Common Framework for the Supervision of IAIGs (23.0.a and 23.0.b). Additions to the list of European IAIGs are expected to be published soon. As of May 12, 2020, the insurance groups identified as IAIGs headquartered in EU are:
- Aegon N.V.
- Ageas SA/NV
- Allianz SE
- Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.
- Grupo Mapfre
- HDI Haftpflichtverband der Deutschen Industrie V.a.G.
- Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in München
- NN Group N.V.
- Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe
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Keywords: Europe, EU, Insurance, IAIG, ComFrame, IAIS, EIOPA
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