Solvency II

Harmonisation, modernisation, transparency — these are the EU Commission's objectives with the Solvency II Project. The changes are likely to have far-reaching consequences, which will force insurers to critically analyse not just individual products but entire business segments.

Munich Re Info: Solvency II

News on Solvency II from Munich Re's perspective. »more

Reinsurance brings substantial relief

The insurance industry faces enormous changes in the future as companies will have to gear their capital more closely to the risks assumed. »more

Towards a better reflection of risks

Perfect solution or dynamic process? Henrik Bjerre-Nielsen, chairman of CEIOPS and Director General of the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, is convinced that the willingness to compromise and a pragmatic, step-by-step approach are the key success factors for implementing Solvency II within the targeted time-frame. »more

Opinion: Reinsurance offers great flexibility and corporate independence

Solvency II will significantly change the importance of and demand for reinsurance, says Thomas Blunck, Member of the Board at Munich Re. »more

Overview and Structure

The European Commission's Solvency II Project is devoted to revising and extending the current solvency rules for life and non-life insurers (Solvency I). »more