Analysis of the German insurance market 2016 – 2023

Analysis of the German insurance market based on the Solvency ratios of 300 solo insurers that have published figures between 2016 – 2023.

The chart below highlights the ratio shift over the years.

Solvency ratios of German solo insurers 2016 2023
SOURCE: Solvency II Wire Data

The distribution of the SCR (Solvency Capital Requirement) of 320 insurers in 2023 is broadly concentrated around EUR 100 million, higher than the full European market for the entire period.

Distribution of SCR - German solo insurers 2023
SOURCE: Solvency II Wire Data

In contrast the EOF (Eligible Own Funds to meet the SCR) are more closely aligned with the historical data, concentrating closer to the EUR 1 billion mark.

Distribution of EOF - German solo insurers 2023
SOURCE: Solvency II Wire Data

Further 2023 SFCR analysis from Solvency II Wire Data

Distribution of group SCR and MCR ratios of European insurers 2016 – 2023

UK Solvency ratio distribution 2016 – 2023

Insurance asset allocation of Europe’s largest groups 2016 – 2023

SFCR 2023: Solvency II template S.25.05 partial and full internal model reporting

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AXA Group reports highest Solvency II ratio to date


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Datasets available on Solvency II Wire Data

    • Bermuda Financial Statements: data for 226 insurers 2016 – 2023 (1324 reports) selected tables

    • Israel Economic Solvency Ratio Reports: all available data 2016 – 2022

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