The solvency margin system
In-Depth Analysis
23-07-2001
The establishment of solvency margins – a supplementary reserve, over and above the amount strictly necessary to meet underwriting liabilities – is one of the cornerstones of the regulatory system governing European insurance undertakings. This Briefing outlines current EU legislation in the fields of both life and non-life insurance, and also recent Commission proposals for amendment.
In-Depth Analysis
External author
Michela ALBERTI
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Publication type
Policy area
Keyword
- BUSINESS AND COMPETITION
- civil bankruptcy
- civil law
- FINANCE
- financial institutions and credit
- financial management
- financial solvency
- harmonisation law
- health insurance
- insurance
- insurance company
- LAW
- liability
- life assurance
- management
- social protection
- SOCIAL QUESTIONS
- sources and branches of the law