VVO goes to Brussels! On July 15, 2025, the new representative office of the Austrian Insurance Association (VVO) was opened by VVO Secretary General Christian Eltner in the presence of Thea Utoft Høj Jensen, Secretary General of Insurance Europe.

“The VVO office in Brussels is a significant milestone in the association’s 125-year history and a clear commitment to our values and goals,” says Christian Eltner. „Brussels is the heart of European decision-making processes – and this is exactly where we want to be. Our new presence will enable us to operate closer to the political and economic interfaces, intensify dialogue, and underline the relevance of our issues at the European level.“

Well connected

The VVO is thus moving even closer to its international network partners at Insurance Europe. As a founding member of Insurance Europe, the Austrian interest group has been committed to the common interests of the European insurance industry from the very beginning. With its move to Brussels, the VVO is sending a clear signal of its active involvement and visible commitment to responsibility.

Strategic and forward-looking

The opening of the office is more than just a geographical move—it is a strategic statement. For the Austrian insurance industry and its partners, and for everyone who is committed to sustainable development. The experts at the VVO look forward to the upcoming discussions, collaborations, and new ideas—directly from Brussels.