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Europe’s insurance watchdog hit with ‘psychological harassment’ claims from staff

An internal survey conducted by Eiopa revealed a high proportion of staff had experienced or witnessed psychological harassment

Eiopa is one of Europe’s three main supervisory watchdogs, alongside the European Banking Authority and European Securities and Markets Authority
Eiopa is one of Europe’s three main supervisory watchdogs, alongside the European Banking Authority and European Securities and Markets Authority Photo: Alamy Stock Photo

Employees working at Europe’s insurance regulator have claimed that a culture of “psychological harassment” exists across the Frankfurt-based organisation.

According to an internal staff survey, seen by Financial News, the majority of workers at the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority have experienced or witnessed psychological harassment.

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