MILLI_RE_ANNUAL REPORT 2022
Credit risk is measured by both quantitative and qualitative methods. The key criteria in the selection of reinsurers, participating in the retrocession contracts arranged for covering Company’s liabilities arising from business acceptances in various lines of business, is the credit ratings of reinsurers. On the other hand, the payment performances and financial conditions of counterparties are also taken into account. In order to assess the concentration risk arising from the transfer of the risk to one or several specific reinsurers, premiums ceded to reinsurers are taken as a base and reinsurers’ conditions such as being licensed in Turkey, being in the group and meeting the criteria set by the relevant authority regarding credit risk rating are taken into consideration. Premium transfers that exceed the limits stated by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance are considered as concentration and are included in the capital adequacy calculation by being multiplied by risk factors defined by the said authority. Moreover, doubtful receivables, distribution of the Company’s investment portfolio in terms of counterparties, and the ratings of bond issuers of private bonds that are in the portfolio, are monitored quarterly in accordance with the principles defined in Company’s Investment Policy. Asset-Liability Management Risk This risk expresses the potential loss that may arise from the inefficient and inaccurate management of Company assets without considering the characteristics of the Company’s liabilities and optimizing the risk-return balance. This risk, which is measured by quantitative methods, includes all other financial risks of the Company with the exception of underwriting and credit risk. The components of the risk are described below: a) Market Risk This risk expresses the probability of loss because of the interest rate risk, rate of exchange risk and equity position risk occurring in the financial position of the Company due to the interest, rate of exchange, equity, commodity and option price changes arising from the volatilities in financial markets. When determining market risk exposure of the Company, Value at Risk (VaR) method, which measures the maximum loss that may occur at a definite confidence level in value of investment portfolio held for a definite time period, due to volatilities in risk factors is used. VaR is calculated by using the “Historical Simulation Method” where different scenarios are created by taking into consideration the historical data. Calculations are based on 250 working days, 99% confidence level and 1 day holding period. In addition to the daily calculated VaR, following tests are applied: • Backtesting • Stress Tests • Scenario Analysis These tests are used to support the VaR method in calculating the loss in portfolio value due to unexpected and extraordinary circumstances and intend to test the accuracy of the measurement results and monitor the sensitivity of the portfolio to changes in the basic risk factors by creating different scenarios. Market risk limits are set out in “Application Principles in Respect of Risk Limits”, while limits and application principles in respect of investment portfolio are set out in “Derivatives Policy”, “Macro Asset Investment Policy”, “Investment Policy” and “Alternative Investment Plan” of the relevant year. Mentioned limits are checked regularly. b) Structural Interest Rate Risk This risk expresses the negative impact on balance sheet assets and liabilities which are not subject to trading, due to possible changes in interest rates. Receivables from reinsurance operations and payables arising from reinsurance operations are discounted by using LIBOR or EURIBOR rates in respect of related currencies and maturities and these figures go into the financial statements, accordingly they are subject to structural interest rate risk. Upward and downward shocks are applied to LIBOR and EURIBOR rates that are used in discounting process every three months and possible changes in values of receivables and payables are calculated. c) Liquidity Risk This risk denotes the imbalance between the Company’s cash outflows and inflows in terms of maturity and volume. This risk is measured using quantitative methods, and any liquidity deficit is observed via maturity analysis of assets and liabilities in the balance sheet. Moreover, level of liquid assets covering liabilities is monitored by using the liquidity ratio and assessed within the defined limit. FINANCIAL STATUS RISKS AND ASSESSMENT OF THE GOVERNING BODY UNCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TOGETHER WITH INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT THEREON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TOGETHER WITH INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT THEREON 87 MİLLİ RE 2022 ANNUAL REPORT
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