HNB General Insurance, a leading provider of general insurance solutions in Sri Lanka, recently marked a significant milestone in its journey towards compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 17 by becoming the first local general insurance company to implement Willis Towers Watson’s (WTW) ResQ Financial Reporter (FR) and engage WTW as the main advisor for the implementation.
ResQFR is a solution that provides an efficient and flexible framework to generate IFRS 17 financial statements and the supporting disclosure requirements, saving time and effort for insurers when undertaking end-to-end reporting processes. The IFRS 17 standard is set to be mandatory for insurance entities in Sri Lanka by 2026.
This new standard mandates insurers to adopt a fair value approach to measuring insurance liabilities, fostering enhanced transparency and comparability in financial reporting. HNB General Insurance’s innovative adoption of ResQFR underscores its unwavering commitment to proactively embracing international best practices. The system positions the company with the requisite tools and capabilities to accurately assess and articulate its financial performance under IFRS 17.
“Being pioneers among general insurance companies in Sri Lanka to embrace WTW’s ResQFR solution is a testament to our dedication. This strategic investment reaffirms our resolve towards IFRS 17 compliance, ensuring precision and openness in our financial disclosures. We firmly believe that ResQFR will serve as a formidable asset in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape and realising our strategic objectives,” stated HNB General Insurance Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sithumina Jayasundara.
IFRS 17 signifies a pivotal shift in the insurance sector, ushering in new requirements for financial reporting. By integrating ResQFR, HNB General Insurance stands to reap several benefits, including more robust and efficient financial reporting, improved data management and analytical capabilities, augmented transparency and consistency in financial disclosures, and a competitive edge in the marketplace.
“The implementation of WTW’s ResQFR signifies a significant step forward for HNB General Insurance,” remarked HNB General Insurance Chief Actuarial Officer Nalin Subasinghe. “This initiative underscores our commitment to adopting best-in-class solutions for accurate financial reporting under IFRS 17. With ResQFR, we are well-equipped to address the complexities of the new regulatory framework while maintaining transparency and efficiency in our operations.”
“ResQFR is a calculation and data management solution that takes the complexity out of IFRS 17, so insurance companies can focus on the core activities of their business. It is designed to enable the rapid implementation of IFRS 17 for Property and Casualty (P&C) insurers. We are delighted that HNB General Insurance has chosen WTW and our solution to support it in its journey towards IFRS 17 compliance,” said WTW India and Sri Lanka Head of Insurance Consulting and Technology Vivek Jalan.