AECA has these objectives : 1) AECA brings together analyses and distributes economic and social information related to the European Insurance context. 2) It contributes to European social dialog through its opinions in regard to positions under review by the European Commission and the Council. 3) Study and defense of common professional interest ; 4) Improvement, by all appropriate measures, of the working, economic, and living conditions of its members, and the safeguarding of their general interest ; 5) Development, wherever possible, of professional training and good managerial practices in a spirit of European collaboration ; 6) Representation of interests of member associations and their members in all European Organisations in the geographical area where AECA has members and where the insurance sector is concerned. 7) Ensure the best relationship with European Organisations