THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) says Zimbabwe’s insurers have made measurable progress in implementing IFRS 17 but warns that the industry’s biggest test is now producing financial statements that are consistent, comparable and technically robust. The accounting standard, which fundamentally changed how insurers measure liabilities and recognise profits, has allowed companies to present a…
IFRS 17 changes the conversation
The Insurance and Pensions Commission's (IPEC) first quarter reports on the life assurance, funeral assurance, short-term insurance and pensions sectors show that the industry is relying heavily on existing policyholders, investment income and improved underwriting performance to drive earnings.