Solvency II and IFRS4. Chasing of risks in life insurance

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The book explores the significant changes brought by Solvency II and IFRS4 in insurance risk management and financial reporting. It highlights the dual focus on underwriting and investment activities, which present both opportunities and risks for insurers. With Solvency II's emphasis on capital requirements and IFRS4's approach to reserves, the text discusses innovative methods for risk measurement, including stress and scenario testing. It also addresses the challenges of aligning asset and liability mismatches to protect profits and losses under IFRS4-Phase II.