1-May-2011
English
This paper proposes a framework to help policymakers think about how best develop a national strategy to hedge against the massive economic burden of extreme events that could hit their country tomorrow, focusing specifically on the role that risk transfer mechanisms alternative to traditional insurance can play.
1-May-2011
English
This paper gathers evidence on public sector pension plans regarding the type of pension promise and quantifies the future tax burden related to these pension promises. The reported liabilities are recalculated using both a fair value approach (local market discount rates) and a common, fixed discount rate across all countries which reflects projected growth in national income.
27-October-2009
English, , 438kb
The paper discusses vulnerabilities in selected segments of the insurance sector and identifies specific issues related to the role of the insurance sector in the current financial crisis. The paper is part of a special report on the financial crisis and private pensions and insurance policies which will form part of the “OECD Strategic Response to the Crisis” and it provides a framework for the analysis in that report.
25-May-2009
English, , 95kb
OECD Good Practices on Financial Education and Awareness Relating to Credit, OECD, 2009
16-January-2009
English, , 264kb
Institutional features and policy practices of investment guarantee programmes - institutional features of the public and private segments of the political risk insurance market - issues of potential relevance for the investment policy community. Typically, international investment projects for which such insurance is sought are located in developing countries. In recent years, the value of investment guarantees has averaged about
18-December-2008
English, , 327kb
Whenever a crisis hits, interest in guarantee arrangements rises. This paper focuses on how parts of the financial safety net are combined, with a special emphasis on deposit insurance and its interaction with other safety net elements. It addresses structural rather practical crisis resolution issues, as well as reviewing recent policy actions in this context.
23-January-2007
English, , 290kb
This document focuses on some key analytical and policy issues regarding investment choice by pension plan/fund members in occupational defined contribution and personal pension arrangements during the accumulation stage.
24-novembre-2004
Français, , 42kb
Élaboré par le Comité des assurances de l'OCDE, ces bonnes pratiques portent sur toutes les étapes de la gestion des sinistres d’assurance, en particulier : une information et une assistance adéquates de l’assuré pour la déclaration du sinistre ; des méthodes efficaces de classement des sinistres ; des mesures opérationnelles de détection et de prévention des fraudes ; une évaluation et un traitement adéquats, équitables et