The Group and Company also assumes reinsurance risk in the normal course of business
for general insurance contracts when applicable.
Premiums and claims on assumed reinsurance are recognised as revenue or expenses in
the same manner as they would be if the reinsurance were considered direct business,
taking into account the product classification of the reinsured business. Reinsurance
liabilities represent balances due to reinsurance companies. Amounts payable are
estimated in a manner consistent with the related reinsurance contract.
Reinsurance assets or liabilities are derecognised when the contractual rights are
extinguished or expire or when the contract is transferred to another party.
Reinsurance contracts that do not transfer significant insurance risk are accounted for
directly through the statement of financial position. These are deposit assets or financial
liabilities that are recognised based on the consideration paid or received less any explicit
identified premiums or fees to be retained by the reinsured. Investment income on these
contracts is accounted for using the effective yield method when accrued.