The webinar was conducted on 17 September 2019

IFRS17

The IFRS 17 valuation of insurance contracts as well as the Solvency II balance sheet valuation of insurance liabilities are based on the present values of future cash-flows. Although the principle based frameworks are similar, several differences exist, and European insurers will need to evaluate the potential for reusing their Solvency II framework for IFRS 17 purposes depending on their specific business model and insurance portfolios. You will be informed about the similarities and differences between the Solvency II and IFRS 17.

Solvency II

Solvency II review: EIOPA is requested by the EU Commission to provide technical advice on the review of the Solvency II Directive by 30 June 2020. In line with Article 77f of the Directive, EIOPA will submit to the Commission an opinion on the assessment of the issues covered by this request. In preparation of this opinion, two consultation processes are planned:•Public consultation on draft advice on reporting and disclosure and insurance guarantee schemes starting mid-July 2019•Public consultation on draft Opinion (covering all advice other than on reporting and disclosure and insurance guarantee schemes) starting mid-November 2019You will be presented an overview of the status of the Solvency II review.

Risk Mitigation Techniques

In 2018 the AAE performed a survey on the effectiveness of Risk Mitigation Techniques(RMTs) in the context of Solvency II capital requirements for Non-Life underwriting risks. You will be informed about the results and conclusions of this surve