Quantitative Impact Studies

QIS3

This page provides details of the third quantitative impact study conducted by CEIOPS. Building on the previous impact studies QIS3 took a detailed look at group and calibration issues with particular focus regarding the appropriate choice of calibrations and factors along with the implications solvency II will have on company wide strategic structural decisions.

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QIS3 Spreadsheet and Guidance notes

The QIS3 spreadsheet containing the specifications (following findings and discussion after QIS2) is available on the CEIOPS website, along with the instructions for use that are provided to participants.
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Download QIS3 Technical Specification
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QIS3 Results

CEIOPS has now published its QIS3 Summary Report, documenting fully the findings of QIS3. Click here to read the full report. Also to view a letter accompanying the report from the CEIOPS chair summarising the main findings of the report click here.

QIS3 List of Methodological Questions and Answers

CEIOPS has published a list of issues questions raised by both participants and supervisors concerning the implementation of QIS3, along with its responses. Click here to view.