EIOPA Urges Clearer NatCat Insurance Disclosures
This study emphasizes the need for clearer, consumer‑friendly disclosures in home insurance policies regarding natural catastrophe coverage. Despite some insurers providing accurate information, vague language and inconsistent definitions in Insurance Product Information Documents (IPIDs) often confuse consumers about coverage for events like floods or fires. With only a quarter of natural disaster losses insured in Europe, unclear disclosures contribute to a significant protection gap, leaving households vulnerable. EIOPA suggests improved IPID design, including detailed peril taxonomies and clear exclusion terms, to help consumers make informed decisions.