The publication of standardised information promotes improved market transparency to increase market discipline and, as a result, improve policyholder protection.
Insurance companies must publish the financial condition report and submit it to FINMA annually (by 30 April at the latest). The report contains a text component with information on the insurance company's or group's financial and risk situation and the quantitative templates issued by FINMA for group/conglomerate performance, market-consistent balance sheet and solvency. The report has the following chapters: