Current Risks and Regulation Highlighted at WBN’s European Regional Meeting
Firstbrokers took part in the Worldwide Broker Network (WBN) European Regional Meeting held in Amsterdam on 1–2 February 2026. Firstbrokers was represented at the conference by International Account Manager Kristina Kreisberg and CEO Jaava Myllyniemi.
The major international event brought together insurance industry experts from across Europe to discuss current topics such as regulation, changes in working life, cyber threats, and sustainability. The conference provided Firstbrokers with valuable information and insights that can be used directly in customer advisory work and in the development of services.
Kristina Kreisberg and Jaava Myllyniemi found the presentation “Pay Transparency Directive: European employers must act!” particularly interesting. It addressed the EU’s upcoming Pay Transparency Directive and gender pay gaps. “In Finland, the average pay gap between women and men is still around 16%, and in some sectors as high as 22%,” Kristina Kreisberg notes. “The presentation clearly highlighted how pay gaps in equivalent roles are also reflected in pensions in the long term,” Jaava Myllyniemi adds.
The new Pay Transparency Directive will enter into force on 2 June 2026, and it will introduce new obligations for employers related to pay data transparency and reporting. Up-to-date knowledge about the upcoming regulation helps Firstbrokers support its clients proactively in employee benefit and insurance solutions.
The conference also covered topics such as current geopolitical risks and cybersecurity. The insights strengthened the understanding of how a rapidly changing operating environment affects companies’ risk management and insurance coverage.
Participation in international industry events is an important part of Firstbrokers expert work. WBN conferences provide up-to-date information on regulatory changes and emerging risks, as well as an opportunity to exchange experiences with European colleagues. Networking with international experts in the industry is becoming an increasingly essential part of the work. This enables Firstbrokers to continuously develop its services and ensure that clients have access to the latest information and best practices in risk management and insurance.
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