The document discusses IFRS 17, an upcoming accounting standard for insurance contracts that will take effect in 2021. IFRS 17 will require substantial changes to how insurance companies account for and report their financial contracts. It overhauls the current standard and will impact insurance company financial reporting, metrics, and processes. The presentation provides an overview of IFRS 17 and its requirements, the issues companies will face in implementing it, and how IBM solutions can help with reporting, planning, and automation to address the changes brought by the new standard.