We expect governments to protect citizens from the adverse consequences of hazardous events. At the same time it is not possible or necessarily in the best interest of citizens for all risks to be removed. A risk-based approach to the design and implementation of regulation can help to ensure...

New economic thinking and acting through a systemic approach could outline policy alternatives to tackle the global-scale systemic challenges of financial, economic, social and environmental emergencies, and help steer our recovery out of the current crisis. A systemic recovery requires an...

As countries seek to learn from the COVID-19 crisis and increase their resilience for the future, evaluations are important tools to understand what worked or not, why and for whom. This report is the first of its kind. It evaluates Luxembourg’s responses to the COVID-19 crisis in terms of...

Regulatory decisions are vital at nearly every stage of resolving the health crisis and its social and economic effects. The current situation makes the need for trusted, evidence-based, internationally co-ordinated and well-enforced regulation particularly acute. While “emergency”...

Le monde de l'assurance joue un rôle croissant dans les économies nationales, ce qui ne fait que renforcer l'importance de la solvabilité des compagnies d'assurance. Or, comment se tenir informé des règles et pratiques régissant le contrôle de la santé financière des compagnies...

This volume is the fourth of a series devoted to major policy issues in insurance. It comprises an in-depth analysis on the assessment and the management of the major technical and financial risks insurance companies have to face. It responds to the growing concerns of economic, financial,...

The insurance sector plays a growing role in national economies. This reinforces the importance of the solvency of insurance companies. Yet how can we stay informed about the rules and practices related to the supervision of the financial health of these insurance companies in OECD countries?...