Training Program

The intended audience comprises mid- to senior-level insurance supervisory professionals responsible for evaluating the financial condition of insurers, as well as senior policy officials engaged in strategic decision-making concerning the adoption and regulatory application of IFRS 17.

Participants should have a working knowledge of insurance supervision, financial regulation, or prudential oversight. No prior detailed knowledge of IFRS 17 or actuarial techniques is required.

This workshop is designed to support insurance authorities in South Asia in strengthening their understanding of the supervisory implications of IFRS 17, Insurance Contracts, across jurisdictions at different stages of adoption and implementation. It is relevant both to authorities that have already decided to adopt IFRS 17 and commenced implementation, as well as to those where its use for regulatory purposes is still under consideration.

The programme provides a structured, supervisory-oriented introduction to IFRS 17, including an overview of the accounting principles underlying the General Measurement Model and the Premium Allocation Approach. Through presentations, case illustrations, and group discussions, participants will gain exposure to how IFRS 17 reports are interpreted during supervisory review, common implementation challenges faced by insurers and regulators, and potential adjustments to regulatory reporting, capital frameworks and supervisory processes. The workshop supports both ongoing implementation efforts and informed decisions on future supervisory use of IFRS 17.