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Comparison of Stakeholder Perspectives on Current Regulatory and Reporting Reforms

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  • Joël Wagner
  • Alexandra Zemp

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In the European insurance industry, regulatory and reporting frameworks are currently subject to far‐reaching reforms. We focus on four of these frameworks, namely the Solvency II framework, insurance guaranty systems, the proposed IFRS 4 Phase II international accounting standards, and Market Consistent Embedded Value reporting. We present these frameworks, analyze them from the insurance company's management, investors, and policyholder perspectives, and compare them. Our analysis implies that the four frameworks need to be considered jointly, due to various interrelations and interactions. We argue that a coordinated introduction will be necessary to ensure that the regulatory burden is reduced and synergies can be utilized in the event of all four frameworks being implemented as planned. Furthermore, we analyze the challenges of a holistic, comprehensive approach to insurance reporting and regulation and its implementation in order to achieve the goals set by the frameworks.

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  • Joël Wagner & Alexandra Zemp, 2012. "Comparison of Stakeholder Perspectives on Current Regulatory and Reporting Reforms," Risk Management and Insurance Review, American Risk and Insurance Association, vol. 15(2), pages 225-254, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:rmgtin:v:15:y:2012:i:2:p:225-254
    DOI: j.1540-6296.2012.01218.x
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