Switzerland: Financial Sector Assessment Program: Technical Note: Insurance Sector Stress Testing
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Summary:
This technical note discusses key findings of the insurance sector stress tests for Switzerland. The results suggest that there are market risks inside some Swiss insurance entities that may need focused attention. In particular, a moderate correction in share and property values, with interest rates ending somewhat lower than the prior cyclical lows, could cause distress to five out of nine life insurers, two of 12 nonlife insurers, and two of nine health insurers that participated in the 2006 Swiss Solvency Test (SST) field tests.
Series:
Country Report No. 2007/201
Subject:
Financial institutions Financial markets Financial regulation and supervision Financial sector policy and analysis Insurance Insurance companies Market risk Stock markets Stress testing
English
Publication Date:
June 13, 2007
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451807363/1934-7685
Stock No:
1CHEEA2007006
Pages:
13
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