A straightforward guide to the evolution, benefits, and implementation of Solvency II Providing a guide to the evolution, practice, benefits, and implementation of Solvency II, Executive's Guide to Solvency II deftly covers this major European regulation which ensures that insurers can meet...

Article 42 of the Solvency-II-Directive requires all persons who effectively run the insurance company or have other key functions to be fit and proper. The Solvency II-Directive extends the supervision with regard to the persons concerned and also with regard to the qualifications required. The...

The paper explores the use of accounting standards for insurer solvency assessment in the context of the implementation of IFRS 17. The paper is based on the results of a survey of 20 insurance supervisors. Overall, IFRS 17 is a welcome development but there will be challenges of implementation....