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How the Dutch Association of Insurers supports DORA implementation
the digital operational resilience act (dora) has a significant impact on the insurance sector insurers must comply with this new european regulation by january 17, 2025 in practice, insurers are working hard to meet these requirements practical support from the association the dutch association of insurers has launched several initiatives to help insurers implement dora effectively one key initiative is the development of dora clauses for it supplier contracts these standardized clauses were created in collaboration with dufas, the pension federation, and other industry bodies they help ensure contracts meet dora compliance requirements additionally, the association hosts webinars to encourage knowledge sharing provides platforms for insurers to exchange experiences acts as a liaison with the dutch central bank (dnb) to streamline communication between the sector and the regulator valuable industry insights the association shares practical dora implementation insights through expert interviews and articles here are a few highlights tips from ey's cybersecurity expert in the article https //www verzekeraars nl/publicaties/longreads/rudrani djwalapersad over dora , ey’s partner highlights four priorities focus on must haves like the register of information document your non gaps (where you already comply) build a realistic roadmap for closing gaps—even beyond the deadline dnb’s vision on dora in https //www verzekeraars nl/publicaties/actueel/5 vragen over dora aan dnb , marcel verhoeven emphasizes performing thorough gap analyses ensuring board level accountability managing outsourcing risks establishing it continuity measures european impact the article https //www verzekeraars nl/publicaties/longreads/europa en de impact van dora wetgeving features martin van vessem, chair of the insurance isac he stresses that dora is a sector wide challenge and urges collaboration “you can only keep the bad guys out if you work well together ” legal perspective in https //www verzekeraars nl/publicaties/actueel/5 vragen over dora , anne mieke dumoulin siemens explains the importance of conducting a gap analysis “insurers are already expected to comply with certain security frameworks ” cyber testing and dora in https //www verzekeraars nl/publicaties/longreads/rob wassink dnb over cybertesten , the importance of tiber tests is emphasized as a key part of ensuring digital resilience under dora working together toward compliance these examples show how the dutch association of insurers is supporting the sector in a practical, collaborative way from standardized contract language to direct engagement with dnb, their efforts are helping insurers tackle dora’s complex requirements https //dora solutions com/ or mailto\ info\@dora solutions com?subject=please%20contact%20me\&body=dear%20dora solutions%20team,%0a%0aplease%20contact%20me,%20i'm%20interested%20in%20\[ ]%0a%0abest%20regards,