Accounting Glossary of Life Insurance

Economic Solvency Ratio (ESR)

ESR is the indicator to assess the soundness of insurers. Based on the economic valuation of assets and liabilities of insurance companies, ESR is calculated as the ratio of the eligible capital against the required capital which is evaluated as the risk amount for the losses. Regulatory ESR is the administrative indicator which will be disclosed for the closing from March 2026 onwards. It assesses the capital adequacy of insurers in place of existing SMR. Internal ESR is the ESR which the Group uniquely calculates as an internal indicator.

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