Surveys and studies
You will find here all surveys, studies, reports and other research materials, that prepared by Forvis Mazars.
Benchmark Study on Reinsurers’ Financial Communication
Reinsurance, also known as the “ insurers’ insurance ”, plays a key role in the global market economy today. Several factors, such as the strengthening of capital requirements, the increasing level of significant NAT CAT events or the need for optimal coverage is increasing the need for reinsurance.
Analysis of the Solvency and Financial Condition Reports of European Insurance and Reinsurance Entities
For the second successive year, Mazars has conducted a survey of solvency and financial condition reports. Last year’s analysis considered the reports of French companies, but this has now been extended to include 15 European entities subject to the Solvency II directive, which came into force on 1 January 2016, and has fundamentally changed the regulatory framework for European insurance companies and undertakings.
The financial communication of insurance groups: focus on Solvency II
Over the years, financial communication has become an essential aspect of promoting the activities of large insurance groups. The exercise has particular salience this year with the arrival of the European Solvency II Directive, introducing far-reaching changes in the matter of capital requirements and risk management. Against this background, we have taken a closer look at the information available on Solvency II, the major issue in financial communication in 2015.
Using the SDGs to Add Value to Business
When the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 169 targets were launched, the message was clear to all stakeholders of the world – governments, regulators, companies, and populations – we need to do more to protect the world for future generations. So where are we now, and how are companies reacting to this brave new world? Mazars` Global Sustainability Leadership Team explores this and more in the Global Goals Yearbook 2018.
The financial communication of European companies - A dive into the expected impacts of IFRS 15
The new IFRS 15 on revenue recognition came into effect on 1 January 2018. It replaces IAS 11 on construction contracts and IAS 18 on the sale of goods and rendering of services, and all the associated interpretations.
European Insurers' IFRS 9 Benchmark Study
The new standard IFRS 9 on financial instruments has been effective starting 1st January 2018 for most entities but insurance groups have the possibility to defer its application to 2021, the year when the new standard IFRS 17 on insurance contracts will enter into force.
The Y revolution? An international survey on Generation Y
Find out about Generation Y's aspirations and relationship with gender equality and business in this international survey conducted by Mazars and Women'Up.
Mazars’ Dispute Resolution Survey 2013
This fourth edition of our annual survey on litigation and arbitration trends in the UK reflects the insight and opinions of some of the country’s top litigators and arbitrators around the world.
Understanding financial risk: practices and trends
While the ability to manage financial risk enables a company to limit the occurrence and exposure of financial risks on performance, it also presents companies with some major challenges according to a recent study by Mazars.