The Eastern European Risk and Insurance Association (EERIA), established in 2021, aims to promote science and research in the field of risk and insurance, with a particular focus on Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. EERIA’s mission is to foster shared interests among academics and practitioners, facilitate opportunities for professional interaction between academics, practitioners, and students, and promote the development and understanding of both basic and applied research as well as sound financial practices. Furthermore, EERIA seeks to enhance the quality of education in the field of risk and insurance.
In line with its mission, the association strives to improve public understanding of effective risk management. By doing so, EERIA aims to support the adoption of new research findings within the risk and insurance management profession, contribute to the development of the insurance market, and help close the protection gap.
Vision
Eastern European Risk and Insurance Association serves as a platform for promoting research, developing and disseminating knowledge about decision making, driving innovation, and stimulating the development of financial markets.
Mission
EERIA’s mission is to encourage applied and theoretical research on topics relevant to the insurance industry, financial regulators, sustainability, financial inclusion, financial literacy and public-private partnerships. EEIRA will serve by:
- broadening the common interests between academics and practitioners;
- providing opportunities for professional interaction between and among academics, practitioners and students;
- promoting the development and understanding of basic and applied research and of sound practices;
- enhancing the quality of education in risk and insurance.