Early analysis of the Eligible Own Funds (EOF) to meet the SCR of European insurance groups in 2023 reveals an increase in overall EOF and use of tier 2 capital alongside a reduction of tier 3 capital.
The sample is based on 47 European insurance groups that have published their 2023 SFCR reports early this year and cover EUR 4,264 billion in total assets, up almost 10% from 2022 (EUR 3,898 billion).
The EOF of the sample grew by 5% year on year from EUR 352 billion to EUR 369 billion in 2023.
The tier 1 capital, both unrestricted and restricted remained relatively unchanged, with the latter increasing by 5%.
However, tier 2 capital of the sample rose by 8% to EUR 51 billion, while tier 3 capital reduced by 16% to 5 billion.
The chart below shows the shifts in tier capital for a selection of the sample.
Despite the reduction in use of tier 3 capital in the sample, the overall picture of the market is likely to be more nuanced.
For example, both LV= and ASR have increased their use of tier 3 capital in 2023.
Further analysis of 2023 Solvency II reporting of individual insurance groups has also been published by Solvency II Wire Data:
- ASR introduces tier 3 capital
- L&G solvency ratio down
- LV= returns to tier 3 capital
- NN Group solvency ratio unchanged
- Drivers of Solvency II ratio change 7 European insurance groups 2022 – 2023
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Datasets available on Solvency II Wire Data
- Swiss Solvency Test (SST): all available data 2016 – 2022
- Bermuda Financial Conditions Reports (BSCR): all available data 2016 – 2022
- Bermuda Financial Statements: data for 226 insurers 2016 – 2022 (1090 reports) selected tables
- Israel Economic Solvency Ratio Reports: all available data 2016 – 2022
- Lloyd’s Syndicate filings: data for 143 syndicates 2016 -2022 (767 reports) selected tables
- SOLVENCY II WIRE DATA Captive Hub
