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Best's Commentary: Analytical Considerations for IFRS 17 Reporters: Frequently Asked Questions

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following more than a year of (re)insurers reporting under the new standard, and with the benefit provided by a full annual cycle of rating analysis, AM Best recently published a FAQ to provide clarification on its analytical approach for IFRS 17 reporters.

In its Best’s Commentary, “Analytical Considerations for IFRS 17 Reporters: Frequently Asked Questions”, AM Best provides clarification on how IFRS 17 information is used in its proprietary capital model, Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR).

AM Best expects to continue to refine its analytical approach as disclosures and market practices evolve.

To access a complimentary copy of this commentary, please visit http://www3.ambest.com/bestweek/purchase.asp?record_code=358493.

AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specialising in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.

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Dr. Mathilde Jakobsen
Senior Director, Analytics
+31 20 808 3118
mathilde.jakobsen@ambest.com

Ghislain Le Cam, CFA, FRM
Senior Director, Analytics
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Contacts

Dr. Mathilde Jakobsen
Senior Director, Analytics
+31 20 808 3118
mathilde.jakobsen@ambest.com

Ghislain Le Cam, CFA, FRM
Senior Director, Analytics
+44 20 7397 0268
ghislain.lecam@ambest.com

Christopher Sharkey
Associate Director, Public Relations
+1 908 882 2310
christopher.sharkey@ambest.com

Richard Hayes
Research Manager & Content Editor
+44 20 7397 0326
richard.hayes@ambest.com

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