Performance implications of firm adaptation to Solvency II

The book "Performance implications of firm adaptation to Solvency II" by Dionysios Anastasopoulos offers a comprehensive analysis of the impact of Solvency II on the performance of insurance companies. It examines how these companies respond to external shocks and regulatory changes, focusing on strategic realignment, organizational learning, and risk management. The study relies on data from the companies' annual reports as well as their financial metrics. The results indicate that certain measures are directly related to the performance and adaptability of insurance companies. The book highlights the challenges managers face when they need to adjust their companies' strategies to meet the changing demands of the environment. It also presents examples of the interactions between strategic realignment, organizational learning, and corporate performance, particularly in the context of the new regulatory standards of Solvency II.