176 Capital and liquidity standards
The MCR is calculated using a simpler formula, based on premiums collected
and technical provisions. It cannot be less than 25% or more than 45% of the
SCR.
6.5.2 Qualitative requirements have been strengthened
Pillar II of Solvency II has considerably strengthened requirements in terms of
governance and internal control. In particular, it imposes a clear identication
of decision- making processes, with a goal to ensure transparency and eciency.
Solvency I required insurance organizations to allocate their investments in
such a way as to respect relative quantitative limits. Solvency II substitutes a
governance criterion for these rules. The investment management strategy must
respect the “prudent pers