About us

The CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation. Through its 34 member bodies — the national insurance associations — the CEA represents all types of insurance and reinsurance undertakings, eg pan-European companies, monoliners, mutuals and SMEs. The CEA, which is based in Brussels, represents undertakings that account for around 95% of total European premium income. Insurance makes a major contribution to Europe's economic growth and development. European insurers generate premium income of over €1 100bn, employ nearly one million people and invest almost €7 500bn in the economy.

Mission Statement

The CEA'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, the CEA:

• represents all European insurers and reinsurers
  The CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation. Through its member bodies comprising of national insurance associations, the CEA represents all types of insurance and reinsurance undertakings, including pan-European companies, monoliners, mutuals or SMEs. The CEA represents undertakings that account for around 95% of total European premium income.
• positions the European insurance industry within the European and global regulatory frameworks
  The CEA is the voice of the European insurance industry at European and international level. The CEA is a fair and reliable partner and a contact point for institutions, politicians and supervisors. The CEA provides services to the European and International institutions to the benefit of its members. In the regulatory process the CEA 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
  The CEA provides the infrastructure for an exchange information and experience between members. The CEA plays a supporting role in relation to its members and provides information and guidance on issues of interest to the European insurance sector. The CEA promotes trust and confidence in the European insurance industry.

Transparency Commitment

The CEA is an international not-for-profit association and a representative body with a due governance and diligence process. Its industry positions are agreed with its members, the national insurance associations.

The CEA is committed to the highest lobbying standards and ethics and subscribes to the principles of transparency, honesty and integrity. It is registered in the joint European Commission/European Parliament Transparency Register of interest representatives and abides by its Code of Conduct.