4.16 Reinsurance contracts held

Reinsurance contracts held

In order to minimize financial exposure from large claims, the Group enters into agreements with other parties for reinsurance purposes. Claims receivable from reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the claim liability and in accordance with the reinsurance contract. Once the claim is paid the amount due from the reinsurer in connection with the paid claim is transferred to receivables arising from insurance and reinsurance companies.

At each reporting date, the Group assesses whether there is any indication that a reinsurance asset may be impaired. Where an indicator of impairment exists, the Group makes a formal estimate of recoverable amount. Where the carrying amount of a reinsurance asset exceeds its recoverable amount the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.

Ceded reinsurance arrangements do not relieve the Group from its obligations to policy holders.

Reinsurance assets or liabilities are derecognized when the contractual rights are extinguished or expire when the contract is transferred to another party.