First Year’s Application of IFRS 17 in the Financial Statements of European Insurance Companies

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Antonio Borelli, drs. Pelle van Vlijmen AAG FRM

In 2024, the largest insurance companies published for the first time a full-year financial disclosure based on IFRS 17 and IFRS 9. Deloitte workgroup performed an analysis on IFRS 17 disclosure, focusing on 24 European insurance companies, with data from 2023 audited annual reports.

First Year’s Application of IFRS 17 in the Financial Statements of European Insurance Companies

The sample includes insurers from the EU, UK, Norway, and Switzerland, selected by total assets and contract types. The outcomes are provided in the article First year’s application of IFRS 17 in the financial statements of European insurance companies which was published in the MAB (Maandblad voor Accountancy en Bedrijfseconomie). This article summarizes the key takeaways from this article.


THE TRANSITION FROM IFRS 4 TO IFRS 17
IFRS 17 significantly transforms insurance contract accounting, promising greater transparency and comparability. Released by the IASB in May 2017 and endorsed by the EU and UK, it addresses IFRS 4's shortcomings and potential accounting mismatches. This comprehensive transition offers a more insightful financial statement narrative, aiding informed stakeholder decisions. While complex, it aligns insurance accounting with economic realities, thereby improving financial statements.


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