Stress test results
The stress test highlighted that overall, the European insurance sector remains robust in the occurrence of major shocks. 90% of the groups/undertakings tested continue to comply with the Minimum Capital Requirements even in the most adverse scenario.
The main vulnerabilities identified are:
- Adverse developments in yield curves and sovereign bond markets
- Higher than expected rate of severe natural catastrophes combined with limited recourse to reinsurance facilities
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