Systemic Risk in the Insurance Sector – What Do We Know?

Martin Eling and David Pankoke

No 1222, Working Papers on Finance from University of St. Gallen, School of Finance

Abstract: This paper reviews the extant research on systemic risk in the insurance sector and outlines potential new areas of research in this field. We summarize 30 theoretical and empirical research papers from both academia and practitioner organizations and provide a classification of existing research. Moreover, we discuss possible systemic risks posed by new regulation, such as Solvency II, the upcoming regulation for insurance companies in the European Union. Thus, this paper is of interest not only to academics, but is also highly relevant for the industry, regulators, and policymakers.

Keywords: Systemic Risk; Insurance; Solvency II; Financial Crisis. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 36 pages
Date: 2012-10
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