German life insurers paid more into the Zinszusatzreserve again in 2020, despite the new "corridor method" of calculation that intended to unburden the sector. Industry leaders tell David Walker the ZZR remains fit for purpose nonetheless
The revised methodology for calculating Germany's special interest rate reserves is saving billions for the country's life insurers. David Walker reports
Regulatory filings show Generali, Axa units saved most on 2018 contributions
Primary insurers to benefit from migration by 2021
Move comes ahead of Solvency II and as low rates take their toll