Pensions - Articles - EIOPA launch new risk dashboard based on Solvency II data

 Although Solvency II implied a major change in the methodological framework for the calculation of the solvency capital requirements, the initial transition to the new regime was smooth. The results for the third-quarter 2016 show that the low-yield environment and market risks continue to be a major challenge for the European insurance sector.
 
 The new EIOPA Risk Dashboard is based on an extended sample of undertakings and on an improved methodological approach.
 
 Background
 The Risk Dashboard is a quarterly publication summarising the main risks and vulnerabilities in the European insurance sector by using a set of indicators grouped into seven risk categories: macro risks, credit risks, market risks, liquidity and funding risks, profitability and solvency, interlinkages and imbalances and insurance (underwriting risks). An additional category “Market perceptions” gives the insight in how the insurance industry is perceived by financial markets.
 
 The data covered by the Risk Dashboard is based on the financial stability and prudential reporting of a sample of 93 insurance groups and 3,076 solo insurance undertakings. The previous Risk Dashboard was based on Solvency I data reported by 32 selected insurance groups on a best effort basis.