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The IFRS 17 number that travels across borders, but... the required one doesn't - Part II
Continue from the previous post... The one required number is the one you cannot compare A risk adjustment confidence level can be measured over a one-year horizon or over the full run-off of the contracts. The standard does not mandate which, and the two answers for the same book are far apart. Almost no insurer discloses both. The two published cases where someone does - neither of them in this sample - show gaps of 19 and 27 percentage points. to be continued...
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Sep 31 min read


One IFRS 17 number travels across borders, but... the required one doesn't - Part I
Fourteen insurers across three continents and five currencies publish a CSM roll-forward complete enough to reconcile line by line. On their most recent verified period, twelve of the fourteen release between 8.5% and 12.0% of opening CSM a year — across four different coverage-unit definitions, three transition methods and every measurement model in the standard. The risk adjustment confidence level is the one comparability figure IFRS 17.119 obliges insurers to disclose. It
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Sep 21 min read


Optimizing Insurance Product Analysis for Reinsurers and Insurers
In the fast-paced world of insurance, understanding product performance is crucial for both reinsurers and insurers. The ability to...
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Jul 25, 20255 min read


Navigating IFRS 17 and LDTI Regulations in the Insurance Industry
The insurance industry is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of new regulations. Two of the most impactful are IFRS 17...
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Jul 25, 20254 min read
Advanced Actuarial Model Development Strategies for Insurers
In the fast-paced world of insurance, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Insurers are constantly looking for ways to improve their...
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Jul 25, 20255 min read
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